to assist the Government of Tunisia in eliminating ter-
rorist organizations that pose a threat to the national se-
curity and stability of Tunisia. 
(b) ASSISTANCE AUTHORIZED.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—The President is authorized 
to provide defense articles, defense services, and 
training to the Government of Tunisia for the pur-
pose of countering terrorist threats pursuant to the 
provisions of the Arms Export Control Act (22 
U.S.C. 2751 et seq.), the Foreign Assistance Act of 
1961 (22 U.S.C. 2151 et seq.), and other relevant 
provisions of law. 
(2) TYPES OF ASSISTANCE.—Assistance author-
ized under paragraph (1) may include the provision 
of armored personnel carriers, helicopters, reconnais-
sance surveillance drones, and secure command and 
communications equipment. 
(c) REPORT REQUIRED.—Not later than 90 days 
after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary 
of State shall submit a report detailing the anticipated de-
fense articles, defense services, and training to be provided 
pursuant to this section and a timeline for the provision 
of such defense articles, defense services, and training, 
to— 
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(1) the Committee on Foreign Relations, the 
Committee on Appropriations, and the Committee on 
Armed Services of the Senate; and 
(2) the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the 
Committee on Appropriations, and the Committee on 
Armed Services of the House of Representatives. 
(d) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— 
(1) FOREIGN
MILITARY
FINANCING.—Of the 
amounts authorized to be appropriated for Foreign 
Military Financing funding for fiscal year 2017, 
there is authorized to be appropriated to the Sec-
retary of State $65,000,000 for fiscal year 2017 to 
carry out this section. 
(2) INTERNATIONAL MILITARY EDUCATION AND 
TRAINING.—Of the amounts authorized to be appro-
priated for International Military Education and 
Training funding for fiscal year 2017, there is au-
thorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of State 
$2,300,000 for fiscal year 2017 to carry out this 
section. 
SEC. 8. ASSISTANCE TO SUPPORT DEMOCRACY AND CIVIL 
SOCIETY IN TUNISIA. 
(a) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of Con-
gress that— 
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(1) Tunisia represents one of the most prom-
ising opportunities for a pluralistic and participatory 
democracy in the Middle East and North Africa; and 
(2) the success of Tunisia’s peaceful pursuit of 
democracy is an inspiration to, and model for, other 
countries in the region, and should be fully sup-
ported by the United States as it works to aid Tuni-
sia to consolidate and build upon its democratic 
gains. 
(b) ASSISTANCE AUTHORIZED.—The Secretary of 
State, acting directly or through nongovernmental organi-
zations, international organizations, or related organiza-
tions, is authorized to provide assistance to support de-
mocracy and civil society in Tunisia, by— 
(1) continuing the support of political party de-
velopment and improved communications with con-
stituents; 
(2) increasing the capacity of the Tunisian Par-
liament and ministries to perform their mandated 
functions including by providing the infrastructure 
necessary to modernize official communications and 
records keeping; 
(3) improving the public affairs functions of the 
Government of Tunisia to communicate more effec-
tively with citizens across the country; 
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(4) increasing the professional capacity of sup-
port staff in the Tunisian Parliament; 
(5) encouraging the development of job creation 
programs especially in the interior regions of Tuni-
sia; 
(6) supporting Tunisian civil society organiza-
tions focused on government transparency and ac-
countability; 
(7) supporting Tunisian agencies and organiza-
tions engaged in preparations for upcoming munic-
ipal elections; 
(8) supporting Tunisian agencies and organiza-
tions engaged in countering radicalization programs; 
and 
(9) encouraging the development of employment 
assistance programs targeted at youth and first time 
job seekers. 
(c) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—Of the 
amounts authorized to be appropriated for Economic Sup-
port Fund funding for fiscal year 2017, there is author-
ized to be appropriated to the Secretary of State 
$74,000,000 for fiscal year 2017 to carry out this section. 
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SEC. 9. ASSISTANCE TO SUPPORT INCREASED BORDER SE-
CURITY FOR TUNISIA. 
(a) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of Con-
gress that— 
(1) terrorist organizations such as Ansar al- 
Sharia and the Islamic State have exploited the on-
going unrest in Libya and created terrorist sanc-
tuaries in ungoverned regions of Libya; and 
(2) such terrorist organizations have carried out 
cross-border attacks inside Tunisia and therefore 
represent a significant threat to the stability of the 
nascent democratic government of Tunisia. 
(b) ASSISTANCE AUTHORIZED.—The Secretary of 
State is authorized to provide assistance to support in-
creased border security for Tunisia by enhancing Tunisia’s 
capabilities to detect, identify, and interdict illicit traf-
ficking of weapons through intensive training and equip-
ment donation. 
(c) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—Of the 
amounts authorized to be appropriated for Export Control 
and Related Border Security Assistance funding for fiscal 
year 2017, there is authorized to be appropriated to the 
Secretary of State $1,500,000 for fiscal year 2017 to 
carry out this section. 
SEC. 10. ECONOMIC REFORMS AND ASSISTANCE. 
(a) SENSE OF CONGRESS.— 
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(1) FINDINGS.—Congress finds the following: 
(A) On December 13, 2016, the Millen-
nium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Board of 
Directors selected Tunisia as a recipient of an 
MCC compact—a 5-year grant that will encour-
age economic growth and reduce poverty. 
(B) The MCC noted that their selection of 
Tunisia was based, in part, on the fact that the 
country has consolidated its democratic gains, 
has created a significant policy reform agenda, 
and has continued to work to combat poverty 
and inequality. 
(2) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of 
Congress that— 
(A) supporting Tunisia’s orderly reform of 
its economic and social sectors should be a pri-
ority of the United States; 
(B) the Government of Tunisia has made 
notable progress liberalizing its economy after 
decades of corruption and social exclusion 
under the Ben Ali period but more reforms are 
needed to solidify Tunisia’s economic stability; 
and 
(C) such reforms should aim to provide an 
environment that is conducive to investment 
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while maintaining important and meaningful 
labor protections. 
(b) ECONOMIC REFORMS AND ASSISTANCE.— 
(1) FINDINGS.—Congress finds the following: 
(A) The World Bank has identified areas 
of the Tunisian economy in need of immediate 
structural reforms. 
(B) Implementing these reforms may lead 
to short-term economic hardships for many Tu-
nisian citizens. 
(2) REPROGRAMMING AUTHORITY.—In order to 
ameliorate 
these 
short-term 
hardships 
and 
incentivize the Government of Tunisia to continue 
implementing economic reforms, the Secretary of 
State is authorized to reprogram funds from prior 
appropriated but unobligated balances to carry out 
the activities in support of Tunisia’s economic re-
forms. 
SEC. 11. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING. 
The Secretary of State is authorized, subject to the 
availability of appropriations, to enter into a memorandum 
of understanding with the Government of Tunisia to in-
crease military cooperation, including joint military exer-
cises, personnel exchanges, and enhanced strategic dia-
logue between the United States and Tunisia. 
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SEC. 12. STRATEGIC PLAN. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 90 days after the 
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State 
shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees 
a strategic plan to carry out this Act. 
(b) ELEMENTS.—The report required by subsection 
(a) shall include the following elements: 
(1) Clearly defined goals and objectives, includ-
ing definitions of success, benchmarks, and a proc-
ess for incorporating lessons learned. 
(2) Robust monitoring and evaluation proce-
dures for all programs carried out under this Act. 
(3) Intended implementing partners, including 
associated roles, and procedures to increase coordi-
nation and collaboration and eliminate overlap. 
Æ 
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