Sec. 135. Support for anti-corruption programs and other programs to address impunity and justice in Sri Lanka
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It is the sense of Congress that— democracy, respect for human rights, justice and reconciliation, and economic prosperity in Sri Lanka are critical for the Sri Lankan people and to safeguard United States interests in the Indo-Pacific; numerous factors contributed to Sri Lanka’s economic crisis, including government corruption, financial mismanagement, and disproportionate military expenditures at the expense of other public policy priorities; and despite being a recipient of 16 International Monetary Fund loans, the Government of Sri Lanka has failed to address their governance and economic issues given their predatory lending, inability to tackle corruption, government impunity for atrocities and justice for victims of atrocities, and other abuses of human rights.
It shall be the policy of the United States to— support the peaceful, democratic, and economic aspirations of the people of Sri Lanka; and call on the Government of Sri Lanka to address the recommendations of the International Monetary Fund of the need to address corruption and to hold officials accountable for past behaviors in order to address the dire governance and economic concerns in Sri Lanka. The Secretary of State is authorized to provide assistance to support and develop programs in Sri Lanka to address public sector corruption, support accountability for those responsible for atrocities, and promote justice for victims of atrocities.
There is authorized to be appropriated $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2027 for the Secretary of State to carry out this section, which shall remain available until expended.