Sec. 1297. SENSE OF CONGRESS ON PAYMENT OF AMOUNTS OWED BY KUWAIT TO UNITED STATES MEDICAL INSTITUTIONS

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## SEC. 1297 SENSE OF CONGRESS ON PAYMENT OF AMOUNTS OWED BY KUWAIT TO UNITED STATES MEDICAL INSTITUTIONS ###

(a)Findings Congress finds that— ####

(1)at least 45 medical institutions in the United States have provided medical services to citizens of Kuwait; and ####

(2)despite providing care for their citizens, Kuwait has not paid amounts owed to such United States medical institutions for such services in over 2 years. ###

(b)Sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that— ####

(1)Kuwait is an important partner of the United States in the Middle East and both countries should find ways to address irritants in the bilateral relationship; ####

(2)the United States should seek a resolution with Kuwait regarding the outstanding amounts Kuwait owes to United States medical institutions for medical services provided to citizens of Kuwait, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic; and ####

(3)Kuwait should immediately pay such outstanding amounts owed to such United States medical institutions. ## Subtitle K Other Matters