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steps to bring to justice Sri Lankan peacekeeping troops 
who have engaged in sexual exploitation and abuse. 
(e) REGIONAL PROGRAMS.— 
(1) CROSS BORDER PROGRAMS.—Funds appropriated by this 
Act under the heading ‘‘Economic Support Fund’’ for assistance 
for Afghanistan and Pakistan may be provided, notwithstanding 
any other provision of law that restricts assistance to foreign 
countries, for cross border stabilization and development pro-
grams between Afghanistan and Pakistan, or between either 
country and the Central Asian countries. 
(2) SECURITY AND JUSTICE PROGRAMS.—Funds appropriated 
by this Act that are made available for assistance for countries 
in South and Central Asia shall be made available to accelerate 
the recruitment and enhance the retention and professionalism 
of women in the judiciary, police, and other security forces. 
LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN 
SEC. 7045. (a) CENTRAL AMERICA.— 
(1) FUNDING.—Subject to the requirements of this sub-
section, of the funds appropriated under titles III and IV of 
this Act, up to $615,000,000 may be made available for assist-
ance for countries in Central America to implement the United 
States Strategy for Engagement in Central America (the 
Strategy): Provided, That such funds shall be made available 
to the maximum extent practicable on a cost-matching basis. 
(2) PRE-OBLIGATION REQUIREMENTS.—Prior to the obligation 
of funds made available pursuant to paragraph (1), the Sec-
retary of State shall submit to the Committees on Appropria-
tions an updated multi-year spend plan as described under 
this subsection in the explanatory statement described in sec-
tion 4 (in the matter preceding division A of this consolidated 
Act). 
(3) ASSISTANCE FOR THE CENTRAL GOVERNMENTS OF EL SAL-
VADOR, GUATEMALA, AND HONDURAS.—Of the funds made avail-
able pursuant to paragraph (1) that are available for assistance 
for each of the central governments of El Salvador, Guatemala, 
and Honduras, except for funds made available for the Inter-
national Commission against Impunity in Guatemala or the 
Mission to Support the Fight against Corruption and Impunity 
in Honduras, the following amounts shall be withheld from 
obligation and may only be made available as follows: 
(A) 25 percent may only be obligated after the Sec-
retary of State certifies and reports to the appropriate 
congressional committees that such government is— 
(i) informing its citizens of the dangers of the 
journey to the southwest border of the United States; 
(ii) combating human smuggling and trafficking; 
(iii) improving border security, including pre-
venting illegal migration, human smuggling and traf-
ficking, and trafficking of illicit drugs and other contra-
band; and 
(iv) cooperating with United States Government 
agencies and other governments in the region to facili-
tate the return, repatriation, and reintegration of 
illegal migrants arriving at the southwest border of
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the United States who do not qualify for asylum, con-
sistent with international law. 
(B) An additional 50 percent may only be obligated 
after the Secretary of State certifies and reports to the 
appropriate congressional committees that such govern-
ment is— 
(i) working cooperatively with an autonomous, pub-
licly accountable entity to provide oversight of the Plan 
of the Alliance for Prosperity in the Northern Triangle 
in Central America (the Plan); 
(ii) combating corruption, including investigating 
and prosecuting current and former government offi-
cials credibly alleged to be corrupt; 
(iii) implementing reforms, policies, and programs 
to improve transparency and strengthen public institu-
tions, including increasing the capacity and independ-
ence of the judiciary and the Office of the Attorney 
General; 
(iv) implementing a policy to ensure that local 
communities, civil society organizations (including 
indigenous and other marginalized groups), and local 
governments are consulted in the design, and partici-
pate in the implementation and evaluation of, activities 
of the Plan that affect such communities, organizations, 
and governments; 
(v) countering the activities of criminal gangs, drug 
traffickers, and organized crime; 
(vi) investigating and prosecuting in the civilian 
justice system government personnel, including mili-
tary and police personnel, who are credibly alleged 
to have violated human rights, and ensuring that such 
personnel are cooperating in such cases; 
(vii) cooperating with commissions against corrup-
tion and impunity and with regional human rights 
entities; 
(viii) supporting programs to reduce poverty, 
expand education and vocational training for at-risk 
youth, create jobs, and promote equitable economic 
growth, particularly in areas contributing to large 
numbers of migrants; 
(ix) implementing a plan that includes goals, 
benchmarks, and timelines to create a professional, 
accountable civilian police force and end the role of 
the military in internal policing, and make such plan 
available to the Department of State; 
(x) protecting the right of political opposition par-
ties, 
journalists, 
trade 
unionists, 
human 
rights 
defenders, and other civil society activists to operate 
without interference; 
(xi) increasing government revenues, including by 
implementing tax reforms and strengthening customs 
agencies; and 
(xii) resolving commercial disputes, including the 
confiscation of real property, between United States 
entities and such government. 
(4) DETERMINATIONS AND IMPACT ON ASSISTANCE.—
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(A) INSUFFICIENT PROGRESS.—The Secretary of State 
shall periodically review the progress of each of the central 
governments of El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras 
in meeting the requirements of paragraphs (3)(A) and 
(3)(B): Provided, That if the Secretary determines and 
reports to the appropriate congressional committees that 
sufficient progress has not been made by such government 
in meeting such requirements, the Secretary shall suspend, 
in whole or in part, assistance for such government for 
programs supporting such requirement, and shall notify 
the appropriate congressional committees in writing of such 
action: Provided further, That the Secretary may resume 
such assistance if the Secretary determines and reports 
to such committees that corrective measures have been 
taken by such government. 
(B) EXTRAORDINARY PROGRESS.—The Secretary of State 
may, notwithstanding section 7019 of this Act, increase 
assistance for El Salvador, Guatemala, or Honduras if the 
Secretary determines and reports to the appropriate 
congressional committees that the central government of 
such country has made extraordinary progress in meeting 
the requirements of paragraphs (3)(A) and (3)(B): Provided, 
That such increase shall be provided in the amounts des-
ignated as Award for Extraordinary Progress in the table 
under this section in the explanatory statement described 
in section 4 (in the matter preceding division A of this 
consolidated Act): Provided further, That such determina-
tion may be made for not more than one country and 
following the submission of the reports for such country 
submitted pursuant to paragraphs (3)(A) and (3)(B). 
(C) CHANGE
IN
NATIONAL
GOVERNMENT.—Not later 
than 90 days following a change of national government 
in El Salvador, Guatemala, or Honduras, the Secretary 
of State shall determine whether or not such government 
is meeting the requirements of paragraphs (3)(A) and (3)(B) 
and submit a report to the appropriate congressional 
committees detailing the reasons for such determination: 
Provided, That if the Secretary determines that such 
government is not meeting such requirements, then the 
Secretary shall suspend, in whole or in part, assistance 
for such central government until such time as such deter-
mination and report can be made. 
(D) REPROGRAMMING.— 
(i) Assistance suspended pursuant to subpara-
graphs (A) or (C) may be reprogrammed if the Sec-
retary of State determines that corrective measures 
have not been taken. 
(ii) If the Secretary is unable to make a determina-
tion pursuant to subparagraph (B) within 180 days 
after enactment of this Act, amounts designated under 
such subparagraph may be reprogrammed. 
(iii) Any reprogramming made pursuant to clauses 
(i) or (ii) shall only be made available for assistance 
for other countries in Latin America and the Caribbean 
and shall be subject to the regular notification proce-
dures of the Committees on Appropriations.
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(5) CONSULTATION.—The Secretary of State shall consult 
with the Committees on Appropriations not less than 14 days 
prior to submitting any certification made pursuant to sub-
section (a)(3) and any suspension or reprogramming made 
pursuant to subsection (a)(4). 
(6) LIMITATION.—None of the funds made available by this 
subsection for assistance for countries in Central America may 
be made available for direct government-to-government assist-
ance or for major infrastructure projects. 
(b) COLOMBIA.— 
(1) ASSISTANCE.—Of the funds appropriated by this Act 
under titles III and IV, not less than $391,253,000 shall be 
made available for assistance for Colombia, including to support 
the efforts of the Government of Colombia to— 
(A) conduct a unified campaign against narcotics traf-
ficking, organizations designated as foreign terrorist 
organizations pursuant to section 219 of the Immigration 
and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1189), and other criminal 
or illegal armed groups: Provided, That aircraft supported 
by funds made available by this Act and prior Acts making 
appropriations for the Department of State, foreign oper-
ations, and related programs may be used to transport 
personnel and supplies involved in drug eradication and 
interdiction, including security for such activities, and to 
provide transport in support of alternative development 
programs and investigations by civilian judicial authorities; 
(B) enhance security and stability in Colombia and 
the region; 
(C) strengthen and expand governance, the rule of 
law, and access to justice throughout Colombia; 
(D) 
promote 
economic 
and 
social 
development, 
including by improving access to areas impacted by conflict 
through demining programs; and 
(E) implement a peace agreement between the Govern-
ment of Colombia and illegal armed groups, in accordance 
with constitutional and legal requirements in Colombia: 
Provided, That such funds shall be subject to prior consultation 
with, and the regular notification procedures of, the Committees 
on Appropriations. 
(2) LIMITATION.—None of the funds appropriated by this 
Act or prior Acts making appropriations for the Department 
of State, foreign operations, and related programs that are 
made available for assistance for Colombia may be made avail-
able for payment of reparations to conflict victims or compensa-
tion to demobilized combatants associated with a peace agree-
ment between the Government of Colombia and illegal armed 
groups. 
(3) PRE-OBLIGATION
REQUIREMENTS.—Prior to the initial 
obligation of funds made available pursuant to paragraph (1), 
the Secretary of State, in consultation with the USAID Adminis-
trator, shall submit to the Committees on Appropriations an 
updated multi-year spend plan as described under this sub-
section in the explanatory statement described in section 4 
(in the matter preceding division A of this consolidated Act). 
(4) APPORTIONMENT AND TRANSFER.—Funds made available 
by this Act under the heading ‘‘Economic Support Fund’’ for 
assistance for Colombia shall be apportioned directly to USAID,
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except that not less than $7,000,000 of such funds shall be 
transferred to, and merged with, funds appropriated by this 
Act under the heading ‘‘Migration and Refugee Assistance’’ 
for assistance for Colombian refugees in neighboring countries. 
(5) COUNTERNARCOTICS.—Of the funds made available by 
this Act under the headings ‘‘Economic Support Fund’’ and 
‘‘International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement’’ for 
counternarcotics assistance for Colombia, 25 percent may be 
obligated only after the Secretary of State certifies and reports 
to the Committees on Appropriations that the Government 
of Colombia has reduced overall illicit drug cultivation, produc-
tion, and trafficking. 
(6) HUMAN RIGHTS.—Of the funds made available by this 
Act under the heading ‘‘Foreign Military Financing Program’’ 
for assistance for Colombia, 20 percent may be obligated only 
in accordance with the conditions set forth under section 7045 
in Senate Report 115–152. 
(7) EXCEPTIONS.—The limitations of paragraphs (5) and 
(6) shall not apply to funds made available for aviation instruc-
tion and maintenance, and maritime and riverine security pro-
grams. 
(c) HAITI.— 
(1) CERTIFICATION.—Funds appropriated by this Act under 
the headings ‘‘Development Assistance’’ and ‘‘Economic Support 
Fund’’ that are made available for assistance for Haiti may 
not be made available for assistance for the central Government 
of Haiti unless the Secretary of State certifies and reports 
to the Committees on Appropriations that such government 
is taking effective steps, which are in addition to steps taken 
since the certification and report submitted during the prior 
year, if applicable, to— 
(A) strengthen the rule of law in Haiti, including by— 
(i) selecting judges in a transparent manner based 
on merit; 
(ii) reducing pre-trial detention; 
(iii) respecting the independence of the judiciary; 
and 
(iv) 
improving 
governance 
by 
implementing 
reforms to increase transparency and accountability, 
including through the penal and criminal codes; 
(B) combat corruption, including by implementing the 
anti-corruption law enacted in 2014 and prosecuting cor-
rupt officials; 
(C) increase government revenues, including by imple-
menting tax reforms, and increasing expenditures on public 
services; and 
(D) resolve commercial disputes between United States 
entities and the Government of Haiti. 
(2) HAITIAN COAST GUARD.—The Government of Haiti shall 
be eligible to purchase defense articles and services under 
the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2751 et seq.) for the 
Coast Guard. 
(d) VENEZUELA.—Of the funds appropriated by this Act under 
the heading ‘‘Economic Support Fund’’, not less than $15,000,000 
shall be made available for programs to promote democracy and 
the rule of law in Venezuela.
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EUROPE AND EURASIA 
SEC. 7046. (a) ASSISTANCE.— 
(1) GEORGIA.—Of the funds appropriated by this Act under 
titles III and IV, not less than $105,325,000 shall be made 
available for assistance for Georgia. 
(2) UKRAINE.—Of the funds appropriated by this Act under 
titles III and IV, not less than $420,700,000 shall be made 
available for assistance for Ukraine. 
(b) LIMITATION.—None of the funds appropriated by this Act 
may be made available for assistance for a government of an Inde-
pendent State of the former Soviet Union if such government directs 
any action in violation of the territorial integrity or national sov-
ereignty of any other Independent State of the former Soviet Union, 
such as those violations included in the Helsinki Final Act: Pro-
vided, That except as otherwise provided in section 7070(a) of 
this Act, funds may be made available without regard to the restric-
tion in this subsection if the President determines that to do so 
is in the national security interest of the United States: Provided 
further, That prior to executing the authority contained in the 
previous proviso, the Secretary of State shall consult with the 
Committees on Appropriations on how such assistance supports 
the national security interest of the United States. 
(c) SECTION 907 OF THE FREEDOM SUPPORT ACT.—Section 907 
of the FREEDOM Support Act (22 U.S.C. 5812 note) shall not 
apply to— 
(1) activities to support democracy or assistance under 
title V of the FREEDOM Support Act (22 U.S.C. 5851 et seq.) 
and section 1424 of the Defense Against Weapons of Mass 
Destruction Act of 1996 (50 U.S.C. 2333) or non-proliferation 
assistance; 
(2) any assistance provided by the Trade and Development 
Agency under section 661 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 
1961 (22 U.S.C. 2421); 
(3) any activity carried out by a member of the United 
States and Foreign Commercial Service while acting within 
his or her official capacity; 
(4) any insurance, reinsurance, guarantee, or other assist-
ance provided by the Overseas Private Investment Corporation 
under title IV of chapter 2 of part I of the Foreign Assistance 
Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2191 et seq.); 
(5) any financing provided under the Export-Import Bank 
Act of 1945 (Public Law 79–173); or 
(6) humanitarian assistance. 
(d) TURKEY.—None of the funds made available by this Act 
may be used to facilitate or support the sale of defense articles 
or defense services to the Turkish Presidential Protection Direc-
torate (TPPD) under chapter 2 of the Arms Export Control Act 
(22 U.S.C. 2761 et seq.), unless the Secretary of State determines 
and reports to the appropriate congressional committees that mem-
bers of the TPPD named in the July 17, 2017 indictment by the 
Superior Court of the District of Columbia have returned to the 
United States to stand trial in connection with the offenses con-
tained in such indictment or have otherwise been brought to justice: 
Provided, That the limitation in this paragraph shall not apply 
to the use of funds made available by this Act for border security
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purposes, for North Atlantic Treaty Organization or coalition oper-
ations, or to enhance the protection of United States officials and 
facilities in Turkey. 
WAR CRIMES TRIBUNALS 
SEC. 7047. If the President determines that doing so will con-
tribute to a just resolution of charges regarding genocide or other 
violations of international humanitarian law, the President may 
direct a drawdown pursuant to section 552(c) of the Foreign Assist-
ance Act of 1961 of up to $30,000,000 of commodities and services 
for the United Nations War Crimes Tribunal established with 
regard to the former Yugoslavia by the United Nations Security 
Council or such other tribunals or commissions as the Council 
may establish or authorize to deal with such violations, without 
regard to the ceiling limitation contained in paragraph (2) thereof: 
Provided, That the determination required under this section shall 
be in lieu of any determinations otherwise required under section 
552(c): Provided further, That funds made available pursuant to 
this section shall be made available subject to the regular notifica-
tion procedures of the Committees on Appropriations. 
UNITED NATIONS 
SEC. 7048. (a) TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY.— 
(1) RESTRICTIONS.—Of the funds appropriated under title 
I and under the heading ‘‘International Organizations and Pro-
grams’’ in title V of this Act that are available for contributions 
to the United Nations (including the Department of Peace-
keeping Operations), any United Nations agency, or the 
Organization of American States, 15 percent may not be obli-
gated for such organization, department, or agency until the 
Secretary of State determines and reports to the Committees 
on Appropriations that the organization, department, or agency 
is— 
(A) posting on a publicly available Web site, consistent 
with privacy regulations and due process, regular financial 
and programmatic audits of such organization, department, 
or agency, and providing the United States Government 
with necessary access to such financial and performance 
audits; 
(B) effectively implementing and enforcing policies and 
procedures which reflect best practices for the protection 
of whistleblowers from retaliation, including best practices 
for— 
(i) protection against retaliation for internal and 
lawful public disclosures; 
(ii) legal burdens of proof; 
(iii) statutes of limitation for reporting retaliation; 
(iv) access to independent adjudicative bodies, 
including external arbitration; and 
(v) results that eliminate the effects of proven 
retaliation; and 
(C) effectively implementing and enforcing policies and 
procedures on the appropriate use of travel funds, including 
restrictions on first class and business class travel. 
(2) WAIVER.—The restrictions imposed by or pursuant to 
paragraph (1) may be waived on a case-by-case basis if the
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Secretary of State determines and reports to the Committees 
on Appropriations that such waiver is necessary to avert or 
respond to a humanitarian crisis. 
(b) RESTRICTIONS
ON
UNITED
NATIONS
DELEGATIONS
AND 
ORGANIZATIONS.— 
(1) RESTRICTIONS ON UNITED STATES DELEGATIONS.—None 
of the funds made available by this Act may be used to pay 
expenses for any United States delegation to any specialized 
agency, body, or commission of the United Nations if such 
agency, body, or commission is chaired or presided over by 
a country, the government of which the Secretary of State 
has determined, for purposes of section 6(j)(1) of the Export 
Administration Act of 1979 as continued in effect pursuant 
to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 
App. 2405(j)(1)), supports international terrorism. 
(2) RESTRICTIONS ON CONTRIBUTIONS.—None of the funds 
made available by this Act may be used by the Secretary 
of State as a contribution to any organization, agency, commis-
sion, or program within the United Nations system if such 
organization, agency, commission, or program is chaired or 
presided over by a country the government of which the Sec-
retary of State has determined, for purposes of section 620A 
of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, section 40 of the Arms 
Export Control Act, section 6(j)(1) of the Export Administration 
Act of 1979, or any other provision of law, is a government 
that has repeatedly provided support for acts of international 
terrorism. 
(3) WAIVER.—The Secretary of State may waive the restric-
tion in this subsection if the Secretary determines and reports 
to the Committees on Appropriations that to do so is important 
to the national interest of the United States, including a 
description of the national interest served. 
(c) UNITED NATIONS HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL.—None of the 
funds appropriated by this Act may be made available in support 
of the United Nations Human Rights Council unless the Secretary 
of State determines and reports to the Committees on Appropria-
tions that participation in the Council is important to the national 
interest of the United States and that such Council is taking signifi-
cant steps to remove Israel as a permanent agenda item and ensure 
integrity in the election of members to such Council: Provided, 
That such report shall include a description of the national interest 
served and the steps taken to remove Israel as a permanent agenda 
item and ensure integrity in the election of members to such 
Council: Provided further, That the Secretary of State shall report 
to the Committees on Appropriations not later than September 
30, 2018, on the resolutions considered in the United Nations 
Human Rights Council during the previous 12 months, and on 
steps taken to remove Israel as a permanent agenda item and 
ensure integrity in the election of members to such Council. 
(d) UNITED NATIONS RELIEF AND WORKS AGENCY.—Prior to 
the initial obligation of funds for the United Nations Relief and 
Works Agency (UNRWA), and not later than 45 days after enact-
ment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall submit a report 
in writing to the Committees on Appropriations on whether 
UNRWA is—
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(1) utilizing Operations Support Officers in the West Bank, 
Gaza, and other fields of operation to inspect UNRWA installa-
tions and reporting any inappropriate use; 
(2) acting promptly to address any staff or beneficiary 
violation of its own policies (including the policies on neutrality 
and impartiality of employees) and the legal requirements 
under section 301(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961; 
(3) implementing procedures to maintain the neutrality 
of its facilities, including implementing a no-weapons policy, 
and conducting regular inspections of its installations, to ensure 
they are only used for humanitarian or other appropriate pur-
poses; 
(4) taking necessary and appropriate measures to ensure 
it is operating in compliance with the conditions of section 
301(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 and continuing 
regular reporting to the Department of State on actions it 
has taken to ensure conformance with such conditions; 
(5) taking steps to ensure the content of all educational 
materials currently taught in UNRWA-administered schools 
and summer camps is consistent with the values of human 
rights, dignity, and tolerance and does not induce incitement; 
(6) not engaging in operations with financial institutions 
or related entities in violation of relevant United States law, 
and is taking steps to improve the financial transparency of 
the organization; and 
(7) in compliance with the United Nations Board of Audi-
tors’ biennial audit requirements and is implementing in a 
timely fashion the Board’s recommendations. 
(e) PROHIBITION OF PAYMENTS TO UNITED NATIONS MEMBERS.— 
None of the funds appropriated or made available pursuant to 
titles III through VI of this Act for carrying out the Foreign Assist-
ance Act of 1961, may be used to pay in whole or in part any 
assessments, arrearages, or dues of any member of the United 
Nations or, from funds appropriated by this Act to carry out chapter 
1 of part I of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, the costs for 
participation of another country’s delegation at international con-
ferences held under the auspices of multilateral or international 
organizations. 
(f) CAPITAL PROJECTS.—None of the funds made available by 
this Act may be used for the design, renovation, or construction 
of the United Nations Headquarters in New York: Provided, That 
any operating plan submitted pursuant to this Act for funds made 
available under the heading ‘‘Contributions to International 
Organizations’’ shall include information on capital projects, as 
described under such heading in House Report 115–253. 
(g) REPORT.—Not later than 45 days after enactment of this 
Act, the Secretary of State shall submit a report to the Committees 
on Appropriations detailing the amount of funds available for obliga-
tion or expenditure in fiscal year 2018 for contributions to any 
organization, department, agency, or program within the United 
Nations system or any international program that are withheld 
from obligation or expenditure due to any provision of law: Provided, 
That the Secretary of State shall update such report each time 
additional funds are withheld by operation of any provision of 
law: Provided further, That the reprogramming of any withheld 
funds identified in such report, including updates thereof, shall