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HR 1132 105th Congress House

Indonesia Military Assistance Accountability Act

Official title: To limit United States military assistance and arms transfers to the Government of Indonesia.

Introduced: April 24, 1997 See on congress.gov
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Mar 19, 1997
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Mar 19, 1997
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E518-519)
Mar 19, 1997
Introduced in House
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 Latest action March 19, 1997

Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Indonesia Military Assistance Accountability Act - Prohibits U.S. military assistance and arms transfers to the Government of Indonesia unless the President certifies to the Congress that the Government of Indonesia: (1) permits opposition parties to freely choose their own party leaders and candidates; (2) provides for independent election- monitoring organizations to observe national elections without interference by Government or armed forces personnel; (3) provides protection for both domestic and international nongovernmental organizations; (4) has investigated the attack on the headquarters of the Democratic Party of Indonesia on July 26, 1996, and prosecuted those responsible for such attack; (5) has released specified political prisoners; (6) has entered into discussions toward resolution of the conflict in East Timor; and (7) has taken actions to improve labor rights there. Waives such limitations if the President determines and notifies the Congress that: (1) an emergency exists requiring such assistance or arms transfers; or (2) it is in the national security interest of the United States.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1132: Indonesia Military Assistance Accountability Act. 105th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-1132/
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