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S 3254 106th Congress Senate

East Timor Transition to Independence Act of 2000

Official title: A bill to provide assistance to East Timor to facilitate the transition of East Timor to an independent nation, and for other purposes.

Introduced: November 14, 2000 See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 106th Congress ended
It never became law before the 106th Congress (1999–2000) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Oct 27, 2000
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11255-11256)
Oct 27, 2000
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 Latest action October 27, 2000

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11255-11256)

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
East Timor Transition to Independence Act of 2000 - Expresses the sense of Congress that the United States should facilitate East Timor's transition to independence, support democracy and economic recovery there, and strengthen its security.

Sets forth requirements with respect to the provision to East Timor of bilateral assistance, multilateral assistance, Peace Corps assistance, certain trade and investment assistance, scholarships for East Timorese students, and security assistance.

Directs the Broadcasting Board of Governors to further the communication of information and ideas through increased use of audio broadcasting to East Timor.

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Reed, Jack
Rhode Island · Nov 14, 2000
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 3254: East Timor Transition to Independence Act of 2000. 106th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/106-S-3254/
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"S. 3254: East Timor Transition to Independence Act of 2000." 106th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/106-S-3254/.
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S. 3254, 106th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/106-S-3254/.
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