Sec. 202. Suspension and reform of United States economic support to Egypt
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No bilateral economic assistance may be made available to the Government of Egypt pursuant to chapter 4 of part II of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 ( 22 U.S.C. 2346 et seq. ; relating to the Economic Support Fund) until 15 days after the Secretary of State certifies to the appropriate congressional committees that— providing such assistance is in the national security interest of the United States; and the Government of Egypt— continues to implement the Peace Treaty between the State of Israel and the Arab Republic of Egypt, signed at Washington, March 26, 1979; is supporting the transition to an inclusive civilian government by demonstrating a commitment to hold regular, credible elections that are free, fair, and consistent with internationally accepted standards; is respecting and protecting the political, economic, and religious freedoms of all residents of Egypt, including taking measures to address violence against women and religious minorities; is permitting nongovernmental organizations and civil society groups in Egypt to operate freely and consistent with internationally recognized standards; and is demonstrating a commitment to implementing economic reforms, including reforms necessary to reduce the deficit and ensure economic stability and growth.
The prohibition in subsection
(a)shall not apply to humanitarian assistance or assistance to promote democratic elections or public participation in democratic processes. The President may waive the limitation under subsection
(a)for a 180-day period if, not later than 15 days before the waiver takes effect, the President— certifies to the appropriate congressional committees that providing such assistance is in the vital national security interests of the United States; submits to such committees a report detailing the reasons for making the determination that such assistance is in the vital national security interests of the United States notwithstanding the fact that the certification required by subsection
(a)cannot be made; and submits to such committees an analysis of the degree to which such assistance is in the national security interests of the United States and the actions of the Government of Egypt do, or do not, satisfy the criteria in subsection (a)(2). The President may extend the effective period of a waiver under paragraph
(1)for the remainder of fiscal year 2014 and an additional fiscal year if the Secretary of State submits the strategy required in subsection
(d)to the appropriate congressional committees and, not later than 15 days before the prior waiver expires, the President submits to the appropriate congressional committees an updated certification, report, and analysis that meet the requirements of subparagraph (A), (B), and (C), respectively, of paragraph (1). The President may annually extend the effective period of a waiver under paragraph (2)(A) for an additional fiscal year if, not later than 15 days before the prior year waiver expires, the President submits to the appropriate congressional committees an updated certification, report, and analysis that meet the requirements of subparagraph (A), (B), and (C), respectively, of paragraph (1). Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall separately provide to Congress a comprehensive foreign assistance strategy for Egypt that— addresses how United States foreign assistance can most effectively— respond to the political and economic development concerns and aspirations of the people of Egypt, and seek to advance the United States’ strategic objective of a secure, democratic, civilian-led, and prosperous Egypt that is a partner of the United States and advances peace and security in the region; support regional stability and cooperation by strengthening the political and economic relationships between Egypt and her neighbors; encourage and support efforts by the Government and people of Egypt to foster democratic norms and institutions, including rule of law, transparent and accountable governance, an independent legislature and judiciary, regular conduct of free and fair elections, an inclusive political process, and effective, law-abiding public security forces; support economic reforms by the Government of Egypt to encourage private sector-led growth and job creation, create a favorable climate for business and investment, fight corruption, and expand international trade; seek to foster a vibrant civil society in Egypt, including the unencumbered operation of nongovernmental organizations, a free and independent media, respect for women, and protections for the political, economic, and religious freedoms and rights of all citizens and residents of Egypt; and seek to support security sector reform, particularly regarding civilian police forces; includes an assessment of what actions the Government of Egypt has taken, in law and practice, that advance or inhibit the interests, principles, and goals described within this strategy, including the ability of Egyptian and international nongovernmental organizations to operate inside Egypt, especially for the purposes of promoting political, economic, and religious freedoms and rights, democracy, and education, and what actions the Secretary of State has taken to further the same interests, principles, and goals in Egypt; is based on the best principles and practices of effective international development, the provision of matching funds by the host government, leveraging assistance for greater impact together with the private sector, and the goal of graduation from assistance; includes a detailed assessment of resources and amounts that will be necessary to achieve the goals set forth in this subsection over the next five fiscal years; and includes an assessment of the effects of a cessation of bilateral economic support for Egypt on the Middle East region and United States national security interests in the region. The strategy required by paragraph
(1)shall include consideration of— measures to promote and protect foreign direct investment in the economy of Egypt; programs to assist regional economic engagement by the Government of Egypt and job creation in that country through, among other things, assisting in the establishment of free trade zones in Egypt along the Suez Canal Zone; efforts to improve the business climate in Egypt, including by promoting United States trade with Egypt and investment in that country; and efforts to promote market-based economic reforms and to identify barriers to entry in the economy of Egypt that prevent the efficient flow of capital, goods, and services. In developing the strategy required by paragraph (1), the Secretary of State shall consult with, among other relevant parties, the appropriate congressional committees, the Government of Egypt, political opposition groups in Egypt, private sector leaders, nongovernmental organizations, religious and secular groups, women’s organizations, and civil society groups, as well as relevant international nongovernmental organizations. If, in any fiscal year, bilateral economic assistance is provided to Egypt pursuant to chapter 4 of part II of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 ( 22 U.S.C. 2346 et seq. ; relating to the Economic Support Fund), not less than $50,000,000 of that assistance shall be provided through the Department of State and the National Endowment for Democracy for democracy and governance programs in Egypt. If, in any fiscal year, the President exercises the waiver authority under subsection
(c)and bilateral economic assistance is provided to Egypt pursuant to chapter 4 of part II of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, not less than $25,000,000 of that assistance (in addition to the amount provided for under paragraph (1)) shall be provided through the Department of State and the National Endowment for Democracy for democracy and governance programs in Egypt.
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