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notification that includes the reasons for the 
waiver. 
(b) TREATMENT
OF POLITICAL PRISONERS
AND 
PRISONERS OF CONSCIENCE.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—The President, the Secretary 
of State, and other relevant officials of the Govern-
ment of the United States shall call upon the Gov-
ernment of Ethiopia to immediately— 
(A) release any and all remaining political 
prisoners and prisoners of conscience, especially 
prisoners held without charge; and 
(B) allow full and unfettered access to the 
Ogaden region by humanitarian aid organiza-
tions and international human rights investiga-
tors. 
(2) TORTURE VICTIM RELIEF.—While it is the 
responsibility of the Government of Ethiopia to com-
pensate the victims of unlawful imprisonment and 
torture and their families for their suffering and 
losses, the President shall provide assistance for the 
rehabilitation of victims of torture in Ethiopia at 
centers established for such purposes pursuant to 
section 130 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 
(22 U.S.C. 2152). 
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(c) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of Con-
gress that the Government of the United States should— 
(1) encourage the Government of Ethiopia to 
enter into discussions with opposition political 
groups interested in reconciliation in order to bring 
such groups into full participation in the political 
and economic affairs of Ethiopia, including their le-
galization as political parties, and provide such as-
sistance as is warranted and necessary to help 
achieve the goal described in this paragraph; and 
(2) provide assistance to promote the privatiza-
tion of government owned or controlled industries 
and properties in Ethiopia. 
SEC. 6. SUPPORT FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN ETHI-
OPIA. 
(a) RESOURCE POLICY ASSISTANCE.—The President, 
acting through the Administrator of the United States 
Agency for International Development and in cooperation 
with the World Bank and other donors, shall provide as-
sistance, as needed, for sustainable development of Ethio-
pia’s Nile and Awash River resources, including assistance 
to help Ethiopia with the technology necessary for the con-
struction of irrigation systems and hydroelectric power 
that might prevent future famine. 
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(b) HEALTH CARE ASSISTANCE.—The President, 
acting through the Administrator of the United States 
Agency for International Development, shall provide mate-
rial support to hospitals, clinics, and health care centers 
in Ethiopia, especially hospitals, clinics, and health care 
centers in rural areas. 
SEC. 7. REPORT. 
Not later than 180 days after the date of the enact-
ment of this Act, the President shall transmit to Congress 
a report on the implementation of this Act, including a 
description of a comprehensive plan to address issues of 
security, human rights, including in the Ogaden region, 
democratization, and economic freedom that potentially 
threaten the stability of Ethiopia. 
SEC. 8. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—There are authorized to be appro-
priated to carry out this Act $20,000,000 for each of the 
fiscal years 2008 and 2009. 
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(b) AVAILABILITY.—Amounts appropriated pursuant 
to the authorization of appropriations under subsection (a) 
are authorized to remain available until expended. 
Passed the House of Representatives October 2, 
2007. 
Attest: 
LORRAINE C. MILLER, 
Clerk. 
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