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Committees on Appropriations that the Government of 
Colombia is continuing to meet the requirements described 
in paragraph (1) and is conducting vigorous operations to 
strengthen civilian institutions and respect for internationally 
recognized human rights in areas under the influence of para-
military organizations or successor armed groups and guerrilla 
organizations. 
(3) CERTAIN FUNDS EXEMPTED.—The requirement to with-
hold funds from obligation shall not apply with respect to 
funds made available under the heading ‘‘Andean Counterdrug 
Programs’’ in this Act for continued support for the Critical 
Flight Safety Program or for any alternative development pro-
grams in Colombia administered by the Bureau of International 
Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs of the Department 
of State. 
(4) REPORT.—At the time the Secretary of State submits 
certifications pursuant to paragraphs (1)(B) and (2) of this 
subsection, the Secretary shall also submit to the Committees 
on Appropriations a report that contains, with respect to each 
such paragraph, a detailed description of the specific actions 
taken by the Government and Armed Forces of Colombia which 
support each requirement of the certification, and the cases 
or issues brought to the attention of the Secretary, including 
through the Department of State’s annual Country Reports 
on Human Rights Practices, for which the actions taken by 
the Colombian Government or Armed Forces have been deter-
mined by the Secretary of State to be inadequate. 
(c) CONSULTATIVE PROCESS.—Not later than 60 days after the 
date of enactment of this Act, and every 180 days thereafter until 
September 30, 2009, the Secretary of State shall consult with Colom-
bian and internationally recognized human rights organizations 
regarding progress in meeting the requirements contained in sub-
section (b)(1). 
(d) ASSISTANCE FOR REINTEGRATION OF FORMER COMBATANTS.— 
(1) AVAILABILITY
OF
FUNDS.—Of the funds appropriated 
in this Act under the heading ‘‘Economic Support Fund’’, up 
to $16,769,000 may be made available in fiscal year 2009 for 
assistance for the reintegration of former members of foreign 
terrorist organizations (FTOs) or other illegal armed groups 
in Colombia, if the Secretary of State consults with and makes 
a certification described in paragraph (2) to the Committees 
on Appropriations prior to the initial obligation of amounts 
for such assistance for the fiscal year involved. 
(2) CERTIFICATION.—A certification described in this sub-
section is a certification that— 
(A) assistance for the fiscal year will be provided only 
for individuals who have: (i) verifiably renounced and 
terminated any affiliation or involvement with FTOs or 
other illegal armed groups; (ii) are meeting all the require-
ments of the Colombia demobilization program, including 
having disclosed their involvement in past crimes and their 
knowledge of the FTO’s structure, financing sources, illegal 
assets, and the location of kidnapping victims and bodies 
of the disappeared; and (iii) are not involved in criminal 
activity; 
(B) the Government of Colombia is providing full 
cooperation to the Government of the United States to