Al Green
Representative for Texas · Democratic · United States
“I am concerned about a cover-up because, as I have explained, these officers are aware that there will be a cleanup. If the President is true to his words and he honors what he says he will do, he has given hints to officers in his prior administration about how they should conduct themselves when arresting people.”
“I am concerned about a cover-up because, as I have explained, these officers are aware that there will be a cleanup. If the President is true to his words and he honors what he says he will do, he has given hints to officers in his prior administration about how they should conduct themselves when arresting people.”
“He delivered incited commentary that caused much of what happened that day to take place. They were here and did some things that were unlawful. They were unlawful, and we know they were unlawful because they were prosecuted, many of them--not just 5 or 10, not just 20 or 30, not just 100 or 200.”
“He delivered incited commentary that caused much of what happened that day to take place. They were here and did some things that were unlawful. They were unlawful, and we know they were unlawful because they were prosecuted, many of them--not just 5 or 10, not just 20 or 30, not just 100 or 200.”
“I believe that you want to send a message to others, as you did on your [[Page H4620]] first day in office when you pardoned the persons for what happened here at the citadel of democracy when there was a peaceful transfer of power taking place. You want to send a message and let officers know that you have their backs.”
“I believe that you want to send a message to others, as you did on your [[Page H4620]] first day in office when you pardoned the persons for what happened here at the citadel of democracy when there was a peaceful transfer of power taking place. You want to send a message and let officers know that you have their backs.”
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“(b) Transparency and Accountability.--Of the funds appropriated by this Act that are available for contributions to the United Nations (including the Department of Peacekeeping Operations), international organizations, or any United Nations agency, 15 percent may not be obligated for such organization, department, or agency until the Secretary of State determines and reports to the appropriate congressional committees that the organization, department, or agency is-- (1) posting on a publicly available website, consistent with privacy regulations and due process, regular financial and programmatic audits of such organization, department, or agency, and providing the United States Government with necessary access to such financial and performance audits; (2) effectively implementing and enforcing policies and procedures which meet or exceed best practices in the United States for the protection of whistleblowers from retaliation, including-- (A) protection against retaliation for internal and lawful public disclosures; (B) legal burdens of proof; (C) statutes of limitation for reporting retaliation; (D) access to binding independent adjudicative bodies, including shared cost and selection of external arbitration; and (E) results that eliminate the effects of proven retaliation, including provision for the restoration of prior employment; (3) effectively implementing and enforcing policies and procedures on the appropriate use of travel funds, including restrictions on first-class and business-class travel; (4) taking credible steps to combat anti-Israel bias; (5) developing and implementing mechanisms to inform donors of instances in which funds have been diverted or destroyed and an explanation of the response by the respective international organization; and (6) implementing policies and procedures to effectively vet staff for any affiliation with a terrorist organization.”
“(2) The Secretary of State shall consult with the United States Permanent Representative to the United Nations on the voting practices of foreign governments prior to the submission of the report required under section 653(a) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2413(a)).”
“9543) and notwithstanding the country limitation in subsection (b) of such section, and programs to enhance the capacity of law enforcement and security forces: Provided, That funds made available pursuant to this paragraph under the heading ``Foreign Military Financing Program'' may remain available until September 30, 2028. united nations and other international organizations Sec. 7048. (a) United Nations Voting Practices.-- (1) In considering bilateral assistance for a foreign government, the Secretary of State should review, among other factors, the voting practices of such government in the United Nations in relation to United States strategic interests and whether such government supports the participation of Taiwan as an observer in meetings and activities of multilateral agencies, bodies, or commissions.”
“(d) Countering Russian Influence Fund.--Of the funds appropriated by this Act and prior Acts making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs under the headings ``National Security Investment Programs'', ``International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement'', ``International Military Education and Training'', and ``Foreign Military Financing Program'', not less than $300,000,000 shall be made available to carry out the purposes of the Countering Russian Influence Fund, as authorized by section 254 of the Countering Russian Influence in Europe and Eurasia Act of 2017 (Public Law 115-44; 22 U.S.C.”
“(2) Limitation.--None of the funds appropriated by this Act may be made available to support the Russian Federation occupation of the Georgian territories of Abkhazia and Tskhinvali Region/South Ossetia. (3) International financial institutions.--The Secretary of the Treasury shall instruct the United States executive director of each international financial institution to use the voice and vote of the United States to oppose any assistance by such institution (including any loan, credit, grant, or guarantee) for any program that violates the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Georgia.”
“(c) Occupation of the Georgian Territories of Abkhazia and Tskhinvali Region/South Ossetia.-- (1) Prohibition.--None of the funds appropriated by this Act may be made available for assistance for the central government of a country that the Secretary of State determines and reports to the Committees on Appropriations has recognized the independence of, or has established diplomatic relations with, the Russian Federation occupied Georgian territories of Abkhazia and Tskhinvali Region/South Ossetia: Provided, That the Secretary shall publish on the Department of State website a list of any such central governments in a timely manner: Provided further, That the Secretary may waive the restriction on assistance required by this paragraph if the Secretary determines and reports to the Committees on Appropriations that to do so is in the national interest of the United States, and includes a justification for such interest.”
“(3) International financial institutions.--The Secretary of the Treasury shall instruct the United States executive director of each international financial institution to use the voice and vote of the United States to oppose any assistance by such institution (including any loan, credit, grant, or guarantee) for any program that violates the sovereignty or territorial integrity of Ukraine. (4) Duration.--The requirements and limitations of this subsection shall cease to be in effect if the Secretary of State determines and reports to the Committees on Appropriations that the Government of Ukraine has reestablished sovereignty over Crimea and other territory in Ukraine under the control of the Russian Federation or Russian-backed forces.”
“(2) Limitation.--None of the funds appropriated by this Act may be made available for-- (A) the implementation of any action or policy that recognizes the sovereignty of the Russian Federation over Crimea or other territory in Ukraine; (B) the facilitation, financing, or guarantee of United States Government investments in Crimea or other territory in Ukraine under the control of the Russian Federation or Russian-backed forces, if such activity includes the participation of Russian Government officials, or other Russian owned or controlled financial entities; or (C) assistance for Crimea or other territory in Ukraine under the control of the Russian Federation or Russian-backed forces, if such assistance includes the participation of Russian Government officials, or other Russian owned or controlled financial entities.”
“(b) Annexation of Territory.-- (1) Prohibition.--None of the funds appropriated by this Act may be made available for assistance for the central government of a country that the Secretary of State determines and reports to the Committees on Appropriations has taken affirmative steps intended to support or be supportive of the Russian Federation annexation of Crimea or other territory in Ukraine: Provided, That except as otherwise provided in subsection (a), the Secretary may waive the restriction on assistance required by this paragraph if the Secretary determines and reports to such Committees that to do so is in the national interest of the United States, and includes a justification for such interest.”
“(c) Turkey.--The limitations and other provisions of section 7046(c) of the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2024 (division F of Public Law 118-47) shall continue in effect during fiscal year 2027 and apply to funds appropriated by this Act. (d) Requirements.--The limitations and other provisions of section 7046(d) of the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2024 (division F of Public Law 118-47) shall continue in effect during fiscal year 2027 and apply to funds appropriated by this Act. countering russian influence and aggression Sec. 7047. (a) Prohibition.--None of the funds appropriated by this Act may be made available for assistance for the central Government of the Russian Federation.”
“(b) Territorial Integrity.--None of the funds appropriated by this Act may be made available for assistance for a government of an Independent State of the former Soviet Union if such government directs any action in violation of the territorial integrity or national sovereignty of any other Independent State of the former Soviet Union, such as those violations included in the Helsinki Final Act: Provided, That except as otherwise provided in section 7047(a) of this Act, funds may be made available without regard to the restriction in this subsection if the President determines that to do so is in the national security interest of the United States: Provided further, That prior to executing the authority contained in the previous proviso, the Secretary of State shall consult with the Committees on Appropriations on how such assistance supports the national security interest of the United States.”
“2333) or non-proliferation assistance; (2) any assistance provided by the Trade and Development Agency under section 661 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961; (3) any activity carried out by a member of the United States and Foreign Commercial Service while acting within his or her official capacity; (4) any insurance, reinsurance, guarantee, or other assistance provided by the United [[Page H4508]] States International Development Finance Corporation as authorized by the BUILD Act of 2018 (division F of Public Law 115-254); (5) any financing provided under the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945 (Public Law 79-173); or (6) humanitarian assistance.”
“(a) Section 907 of the Freedom Support Act.-- Section 907 of the FREEDOM Support Act (22 U.S.C. 5812 note) shall not apply to-- (1) activities to support democracy or assistance under title V of the FREEDOM Support Act (22 U.S.C. 5851 et seq.) and section 1424 of the Defense Against Weapons of Mass Destruction Act of 1996 (50 U.S.C.”
“(2) Limitation.--None of the funds appropriated by this Act may be used to negotiate, allow, or facilitate the lifting of sanctions on Venezuela, unless the Secretary of State certifies and reports to the appropriate congressional committees that there have been free and fair elections in Venezuela. (3) Report.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, and every 120 days thereafter until September 30, 2027, the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury, shall submit a report to the Committees on Appropriations on Venezuelan funds subject to arrangements approved, authorized, or facilitated by the United States Government, to include the information described under this section in the report accompanying this Act. europe and eurasia Sec. 7046.”
“(k) The Caribbean.--Of the funds appropriated by this Act under titles III and IV, not less than $92,500,000 shall be made available for the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative: Provided, That funds made available above the fiscal year 2026 level shall be prioritized for countries within the transit zones of illicit drug shipments toward the United States that have increased interdiction of illicit drugs and are most directly impacted by the crisis in Haiti. (l) Venezuela.-- (1) Democracy programs.--Of the funds appropriated by this Act under the heading ``National Security Investment Programs'', $50,000,000 shall be made available for democracy programs for Venezuela.”
“(2) Prior to the obligation of funds appropriated by this Act and made available for an assessed contribution to the Organization of American States, but not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees on actions taken or planned to be taken pursuant to paragraph (1) that are in addition to actions taken during the preceding fiscal year, and the results of such actions.”
“(j) Organization of American States.-- (1) The Secretary of State shall instruct the United States Permanent Representative to the Organization of American States (OAS) to use the voice and vote of the United States to: (A) implement budgetary reforms and efficiencies within the Organization; (B) eliminate arrears, increase other donor contributions, and impose penalties for successive late payment of assessments; (C) prevent programmatic and organizational redundancies and consolidate duplicative activities and functions; (D) prioritize areas in which the OAS has expertise, such as strengthening democracy, monitoring electoral processes, and protecting human rights; and (E) implement reforms within the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) to ensure the OIG has the necessary leadership, integrity, professionalism, independence, policies, and procedures to properly carry out its responsibilities in a manner that meets or exceeds best practices in the United States.”
“(i) Nicaragua.--Of the funds appropriated by this Act under the heading ``National Security Investment Programs'', not less than $15,000,000 shall be made available for democracy and religious freedom programs for Nicaragua.”
“(3) Counternarcotics.--Of the funds appropriated by this Act under title IV that are made available for assistance for Mexico, 30 percent may only be obligated after the Secretary of State certifies and reports to the Committees on Appropriations that in the previous 12 months the Government of Mexico has taken steps to-- (A) reduce the amount of fentanyl, nitazenes, and other synthetic opiods arriving at the United States-Mexico border; (B) dismantle and hold accountable transnational criminal organizations; (C) support joint counternarcotics operations and intelligence sharing with United States counterparts; (D) respect extradition requests for criminals sought by the United States; and (E) increase counternarcotics engagement at both Federal and state levels.”
“1219): Provided, That such certification shall include an assessment of whether the Government of Mexico is delivering water in accordance with all terms established across bilateral agreements addressing delivery shortfalls: Provided further, That the limitation of this paragraph shall not apply to funds made available to counter the flow of fentanyl, fentanyl precursors, and other synthetic drugs into the United States. (2) Transfer authority.--If the Secretary of State determines that the Government of Mexico has not met the requirements of paragraph (1), the Secretary may transfer funds withheld pursuant to paragraph (1) to the North American Development Bank for domestic water storage projects located along the United States-Mexico border.”
“(h) Mexico.-- (1) Water deliveries.--None of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this Act may be made available for assistance for Mexico until the Secretary of State certifies and reports to the Committees on Appropriations that the Government of Mexico is delivering water owed to the United States by Mexico, as prescribed by Article 4, Section B of the Treaty Between the United States of America and Mexico Relating to the Utilization of Waters of the Colorado and Tijuana Rivers and of the Rio Grande, February 3, 1944 (59 Stat.”
“(g) Haiti.-- (1) Assistance.--Funds appropriated by this Act under titles III and IV that are made available for assistance for Haiti shall be prioritized for programs described under this section in the report accompanying this Act. (2) Haitian coast guard.--The Government of Haiti shall be eligible to purchase defense articles and services under the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2751 et seq.) for the Coast Guard.”
“(B) The Secretary may resume assistance to the government of a country or international organization listed in the report for 2 consecutive years required by paragraph (1) if the Secretary determines and reports to the appropriate congressional committees that such government or international organization no longer pays the Government of Cuba for coerced and trafficked labor of Cuban medical professionals. (f) Facilitating Irresponsible Migration.--None of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this Act may be made available in contravention of Executive Order 14165, relating to Securing Our Borders, and Executive Order 14218, relating to Ending Taxpayer Subsidization of Open Borders, including to encourage, mobilize, publicize, or manage mass-migration caravans towards the United States southwest border.”
“(2) Designation.--The Secretary of State shall apply the requirements of section 7031(c) of this Act to officials from countries and organizations identified in the report required pursuant to the previous paragraph. (3) Limitation.-- (A) None of the funds appropriated by this Act under titles III and IV may be made available for assistance for the central government of a country or international organization that is listed for 2 consecutive years in the report required by paragraph (1).”
“(e) Cuban Doctors.-- (1) Report.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees listing the countries and international organizations for which the Secretary has credible information are directly paying the Government of Cuba for coerced and trafficked labor of Cuban medical professionals: Provided, That such report shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex: Provided further, That the Secretary of State shall inform each government or international organization of its inclusion in such report not later than 30 days after the date of the submission of such report to such committees.”
“(7) Rewards for accountability.--Funds appropriated by this Act under the heading ``Administration of Foreign Affairs'' shall be made available for the Rewards for Justice Program of the Department of State to provide rewards for information leading to the arrest or conviction, in any country, of any individual responsible for committing, conspiring or attempting to commit, or aiding or abetting in the commission of the attack on United States civilian aircraft over international waters by the Cuban military on February 24, 1996.”
“(6) Determination.--The limitations in paragraphs (3) and (4) shall no longer apply as of the date on which the President submits to Congress a determination under section 203(c)(3) of the Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity (LIBERTAD) Act of 1996 (22 U.S.C. 6063(c)(3)) that a democratically elected government in Cuba is in power.”
“(5) Exceptions.--The restrictions of paragraph (4) shall not apply to-- (A) the sale of agricultural commodities, medicine, or medical devices to Cuba consistent with the Trade Sanctions Reform and Export Enhancement Act of 2000 (22 U.S.C. 7201 et seq.); (B) payments in furtherance of the lease, maintenance, or improvements of the United States military base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba; (C) assistance in support of democracy-building and civil society programs for Cuba consistent with section 109 of the LIBERTAD Act; (D) payments necessary for the operations, maintenance, or outreach of the United States diplomatic mission or embassy in Havana, Cuba; and (E) sending, processing, or receiving authorized remittances.”
“(4) Prohibition on support for cuban military and security institutions.--None of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this Act or prior Acts making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs may be made available to any individual or entity that-- (A) engages in financial transactions with, transfers funds to, or otherwise provides material support to the Ministry of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Cuba, the Ministry of the Interior of Cuba, or any subdivision, agency, or instrumentality thereof; (B) engages in activities that directly or indirectly support, facilitate, or benefit the operations, revenue generation, or international commercial activities of such Ministries; [[Page H4507]] (C) is owned or controlled by, or acts on behalf of, any entity described in subparagraphs (A) or (B); or (D) knowingly provides support or services for the purpose of circumventing sanctions or restrictions on the Cuban military or security forces, or to benefit senior members thereof.”
“(3) Prohibitions.--None of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this Act or prior Acts making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs may be used to-- (A) revoke the designation of Cuba as a State Sponsor of Terrorism; or (B) eliminate or diminish the Cuba Restricted List as maintained by the Department of State, or to otherwise allow, facilitate or encourage financial transactions with entities on the Cuba Restricted List, as well as other entities or individuals within the Cuban military or Cuban intelligence services, high level members of the Communist Party, those licensed by the Cuban government, or the immediate family members of these entities or individuals.”
“(2) Public diplomacy limitation.--None of the funds appropriated by this Act in title I and made available for public diplomacy programs may be made available for business promotion, economic reform, entrepreneurship, or any other activity or exchange in Cuba, or with Cuban nationals abroad, that is not democracy building as expressly authorized in the Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity (LIBERTAD) Act of 1996 and the Cuban Democracy Act of 1992.”
“(d) Cuba.-- (1) Democracy programs.--Of the funds appropriated by this Act under the heading ``National Security Investment Programs'', not less than $35,000,000 shall be made available to promote democracy and strengthen civil society in Cuba, including to support political prisoners: Provided, That no funds shall be obligated for business promotion, economic reform, entrepreneurship, or any other assistance that is not democracy building as expressly authorized in the Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity (LIBERTAD) Act of 1996 and the Cuban Democracy Act of 1992.”
“(6) Oversight.--Of the funds appropriated by this Act under the heading ``National Security Investment Programs'' up to $1,000,000 may be used by the Inspector General of the Department of State for audits and other activities related to compliance with the limitations in paragraph (5)(B): Provided, That such funds are in addition to funds otherwise available for such purposes.”
“(5) Limitation.--None of the funds appropriated by this Act or prior Acts making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs that are made available for assistance for Colombia may be made available for-- (A) reparation payments; (B) alternative development assistance on properties where substances deemed illegal under the Controlled Substances Act of 1970 are grown, produced, imported, or distributed; (C) compensation awarded to demobilized combatants through the implementation of the 2016 peace agreement between the Government of Colombia and illegal armed groups; and (D) agrarian cash subsidies.”
“(4) Authority.--Aircraft supported by funds appropriated by this Act and prior Acts making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs and made available for assistance for Colombia may be used to transport personnel and supplies involved in drug eradication and interdiction, including security for such activities.”
“(2) Withholding of funds.--Of the funds appropriated by this Act under the heading ``International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement'' that are made available for assistance for Colombia, 30 percent may be obligated only if the Secretary of State certifies and reports to the Committees on Appropriations that in the previous 12 months the Government of Colombia has-- (A) reduced overall coca cultivation, production, and drug trafficking; (B) continued cooperating with the United States on joint counternarcotics operations; and (C) maintained extradition cooperation with the United States. (3) Exceptions.--The limitations of paragraph (2) shall not apply to funds made available for aviation instruction and maintenance, and maritime and riverine security programs.”
“(c) Colombia.-- (1) Pre-obligation reports.--Prior to the initial obligation of funds appropriated by this Act and made available for assistance for Colombia, the Secretary of State shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees on the status of United States bilateral relations with the Government of Colombia, including analysis of how such Government's current policies align with United States national interests such as mitigating irregular migration; supporting rule of law, democracy and strong institutions; and countering narcotics trafficking, terrorist organizations, human trafficking, and antisemitism.”
“(b) Central America.--Funds appropriated under titles III and IV of this Act shall be made available for assistance for countries in Central America, including Panama and Costa Rica, and shall be allocated to address the unique circumstances of each country in support of United States security interests in the region.”
“(a) Assistance for Latin America and the Caribbean.--Funds appropriated by this Act under titles III and IV and made available for countries in Latin America and the Caribbean shall be prioritized for countries and programs that are-- (1) countering fentanyl and other narcotics trafficking; (2) respecting norms of democracy, constitutional order, and human rights; (3) cooperating in the countering of regional and global authoritarian threats; and (4) demonstrating commitment and progress in offsetting large-scale migration and human trafficking from or through the Western Hemisphere.”
“(4) Section 7031(c) of this Act shall be applied to officials of the Government of the People's Republic of China and other governments in the South Asia region about whom the Secretary of State has credible information have been involved in a gross violation of human rights against the people of Tibet in the Tibet Autonomous Region or other Tibetan communities in the People's Republic of China and the region. south and central asia Sec. 7044. None of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this Act and prior Acts making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs may be made available for assistance to the Taliban. latin america and the caribbean Sec. 7045.”
“(3) Of the funds appropriated by this Act under the heading ``National Security Investment Programs'', not less than $5,000,000 shall be made available for programs to strengthen the capacity of the Central Tibetan Administration, of which up to $1,500,000 may be made available to address economic growth and capacity building activities, including for displaced Tibetan refugee families in India and Nepal to help meet basic needs, following consultation with the Committees on Appropriations.”
“(2) Of the funds appropriated by this Act under the heading ``National Security Investment Programs'', not less than $8,000,000 shall be made available for programs to promote and preserve Tibetan culture and language in the refugee and diaspora Tibetan communities, development, and the resilience of Tibetan communities and the Central Tibetan Administration in India and Nepal, and to assist in the education and development of the next generation of Tibetan leaders from such communities: Provided, That such funds are in addition to amounts made available in paragraph (1) for programs inside Tibet.”
“(j) Tibet.-- (1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, of the funds appropriated by this Act under the heading ``National Security Investment Programs'', not less than $10,000,000 shall be made available to nongovernmental organizations with experience working with Tibetan communities to support activities which preserve cultural traditions and promote sustainable development, education, and environmental conservation in Tibetan communities in the Tibet Autonomous Region and in other Tibetan communities in China.”
“(4) Fellowship program.--Funds appropriated by this Act under the heading ``Payment to the American Institute in Taiwan'' shall be made available for the Taiwan Fellowship Program. (5) Consultation.--Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall consult with the Committees on Appropriations on the uses of funds made available pursuant to this subsection: Provided, That such funds shall be subject to the regular notification procedures of the Committees on Appropriations.”
“(3) Foreign military financing program loan and loan guarantee authority.--Funds appropriated by this Act and prior Acts making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs under the heading ``Foreign Military Financing Program'', except for amounts designated as an emergency requirement pursuant to a concurrent resolution on the budget or the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, may be made available for the costs, as defined in section 502 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, of direct loans and loan guarantees for Taiwan, as authorized by section 5502(g) of the Taiwan Enhanced Resilience Act (subtitle A of title LV of division E of Public Law 117-263).”
“(2) Foreign military financing program.--Of the funds appropriated by this Act under the heading ``Foreign Military Financing Program'', not less than $500,000,000 shall be made available for assistance for Taiwan: Provided, That the Secretary of State, in coordination with the Secretary of Defense, shall prioritize the delivery of defense articles and services for Taiwan.”
“(h) Public Law 106-554.--Of the funds appropriated by this Act under the headings ``Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs'' and ``National Security Investment Programs'', not less than $11,500,000 shall be made available to carry out the purposes of the Vietnam Education Foundation Act of 2000 (title II of division B of H.R. 5666, as enacted by section 1(a)(4) of Public Law 106-554 and contained in appendix D of such Act; 114 Stat. 2763A-257; 22 U.S.C. 2452 note). (i) Taiwan.-- (1) Global cooperation and training framework.--Of the funds appropriated by this Act under the heading ``National Security Investment Programs'', not less than $4,000,000 shall be made available for the [[Page H4506]] Global Cooperation and Training Framework, which shall be administered by the American Institute in Taiwan.”
“(2) Hong kong.--Of the funds appropriated by this Act under the heading ``Democracy Fund'', not less than $5,000,000 shall be made available for democracy and internet freedom programs for Hong Kong, including legal and other support for democracy activists. (g) Philippines.--Of the funds appropriated by this Act under titles III and IV, not less than $300,000,000 shall be made available for assistance for the Philippines, of which not less than $100,000,000 shall be made available under the heading ``National Security Investment Programs'' and not less than $200,000,000 shall be made available under the heading ``Foreign Military Financing Program''.”
“(2) Assistance.--Of the funds appropriated by this Act under the headings ``National Security Investment Programs'', ``International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement'', ``Nonproliferation, Anti-terrorism, Demining and Related Programs'', and ``Foreign Military Financing Program'', not less than $175,000,000 shall be made available for assistance for PICs. (f) People's Republic of China.-- (1) Prohibition.--None of the funds appropriated by this Act-- (A) may be made available for assistance for the Government of the People's Republic of China or the Chinese Communist Party; or (B) shall be used to implement, administer, carry out, modify, revise, or enforce any action that directly supports or facilitates forced labor or other violations of human rights, crimes against humanity, or genocide in the People's Republic of China.”
“(e) Pacific Islands Countries.-- (1) Operations.--Funds appropriated by this Act under the heading ``Administration of Foreign Affairs'' shall be made available to increase the United States diplomatic and development presence in Pacific Islands countries (PICs), including the number and location of facilities and personnel, and to enhance the communications capacity of such personnel: Provided, That such expanded presence shall be reflected in the operating plan submitted pursuant to section 7062 of this Act, following consultation with the appropriate congressional committees.”