Directs the President to seek more equitable burden-sharing for military and humanitarian costs among NATO and other countries and requires the President to report to Congress on the findings by September 30, 1999. Makes the taking of a Cook Inlet beluga whale a violation of the Marine Mammal Protection Act unless such a taking occurs pursuant to a cooperative agreement between the National Marine Fisheries Service and the Cook Inlet Marine Mammal Council. Authorizes the use of funds from the Crime Victims Fund for the families of victims of Pan Am 103, so they may attend the trial in the Netherlands for the bombing trial. Deletes the cap on lending authority of the National Credit Union Administration Central Liquidity Fund. This will have no effect on beneficiaries of the program.
Decreased participation is due to the improved economy and lower unemployment.
Identical amount was transferred to FEMA for unmet disaster needs. 2 Foreign Ops.