Egypt Assistance Reform Act of 2013

Bill: 113-s-1857
Sponsor: full_name: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2013-12-18
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arab-Israeli relations

Arms control and nonproliferation

Congressional oversight

Crimes against women

Egypt

Foreign aid and international relief

Free trade and trade barriers

Gaza Strip

Human rights

Human trafficking

Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information

International law and treaties

International organizations and cooperation

Israel

Licensing and registrations

Middle East

Military assistance, sales, and agreements

Military operations and strategy

Multilateral development programs

News media and reporting

Nuclear weapons

Religion

Rule of law and government transparency

Sanctions

Smuggling and trafficking

Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Terrorism

U.S. and foreign investments

Women's rights
Latest action: action_date: 2013-12-18
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 267.

Summaries:
action_date: 2013-12-18
action_desc: Introduced in Senate
text: <p>Egypt Assistance Reform Act of 2013 - Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to prohibit foreign assistance authorized pursuant to this Act or the Arms Export Control Act from being provided to the government of a foreign country whose democratically elected head of government is deposed by coup d'etat or decree in which the security services of that country play a decisive role. </p> <p>Terminates restrictions when the Secretary notifies Congress that a democratically elected government has taken office in such country. </p> <p>Exempts from such prohibition humanitarian assistance or assistance to promote democratic elections or public participation in democratic processes. </p> <p>Applies such restrictions to Fiji, Guinea-Bissau, Madagascar, and Sudan upon enactment of this Act.</p> <p> Prohibits the U.S. government from licensing or otherwise allowing the sale, lease, or transfer of defense articles or defense services to Egypt until the Secretary certifies to Congress that providing such assistance is in U.S. national security interests and the government of Egypt: (1) continues to implement the Peace Treaty between the State of Israel and the Arab Republic of Egypt; (2) is taking appropriate measures to counter terrorism; (3) is allowing U.S. Armed Forces to transit Egyptian territory; (4) is supporting a transition to an inclusive civilian government; (5) is protecting the political and economic freedoms of all residents of Egypt, including addressing violence against women and religious minorities; and (6) continues to abide by its nuclear non-proliferation commitments.</p> <p>Exempts from such restrictions defense articles and defense services for supporting counterterrorism, border and maritime security, or special operations. </p> <p>Directs the Secretary to submit to Congress a comprehensive strategy for modernizing and improving U.S. security cooperation with, and assistance for, Egypt which shall seek to: (1) enhance Egypt's ability to defeat al Qaeda and other terrorist organizations operating in Egypt, and to counter terrorist radicalization; (2) improve Egypt's capacity to prevent human trafficking and the illicit movement of terrorists, criminals, weapons, and other dangerous material across Egypt's borders or administrative boundaries, especially through the Gaza Strip; (3) enhance Egypt's operational and intelligence capabilities; and (E) increase accountability to civilian authority. </p> <p> Prohibits bilateral economic assistance from being made available to the government of Egypt until the Secretary certifies to Congress that: (1) providing such assistance is in the U.S. national security interest; and (2) the government of Egypt continues to implement the Peace Treaty between the State of Israel and the Arab Republic of Egypt, and is taking certain political, economic, and social measures. </p> <p> Excludes from such prohibition humanitarian assistance or assistance to promote democratic elections or public participation in democratic processes.</p> <p>Directs the Secretary to provide to Congress a comprehensive foreign assistance strategy for Egypt that addresses how U.S. foreign assistance can most effectively advance the objective of a secure, democratic, civilian-led Egypt that is a U.S. partner and advances regional peace. </p> <p> Terminates the limitations under this title on September 30, 2016, if the Secretary certifies to Congress that Egypt: (1) continues to implement the Peace Treaty between the State of Israel and the Arab Republic of Egypt; (2) is taking appropriate measures to counter terrorism, including measures to counter smuggling into the Gaza Strip; (3) is allowing U.S. Armed Forces to transit Egyptian territory; and (4) is supporting a transition to an inclusive civilian government.</p> <p> Amends the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012 to repeal the prohibition against the use of funds under that Act for assistance to any country whose elected head of government is deposed by military coup or decree.</p>

action_date: 2013-12-18
action_desc: Reported to Senate without amendment
text: <p><b>(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)</b></p> <p>Egypt Assistance Reform Act of 2013 - <strong>Title I: Prohibition on Assistance to Governments Following Coups D'Etat</strong> - (Sec. 101) Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to prohibit foreign assistance authorized pursuant to this Act or the Arms Export Control Act from being provided to the government of a foreign country whose democratically elected head of government is deposed by coup d'etat or decree in which the security services of that country play a decisive role. </p> <p>Terminates restrictions 15 days after the Secretary notifies Congress that a democratically elected government has taken office in such country </p> <p>Exempts from such prohibition humanitarian assistance or assistance to promote democratic elections or public participation in democratic processes. </p> <p>Requires the Secretary of State to: (1) determine whether a coup d'etat has taken place within 30 days of receiving credible information of such an event, and (2) transmit such determination to Congress with an assessment of the impact upon U.S. national security interests of the cessation of assistance.</p> <p>Authorizes the President, with congressional notification, to waive such restrictions if in U.S. national security interests.</p> <p>Applies such restrictions to Fiji, Guinea-Bissau, Madagascar, and Sudan upon enactment of this Act.</p> <p><strong>Title II: United States Assistance for Egypt</strong> - (Sec. 201) Prohibits the U.S. government from licensing or otherwise allowing the sale, lease, transfer, or delivery of defense articles or defense services to Egypt until 15 days after the Secretary certifies to Congress that providing such assistance is in U.S. national security interests and the government of Egypt: (1) continues to implement the Peace Treaty between the State of Israel and the Arab Republic of Egypt; (2) is taking appropriate measures to counter terrorism; (3) is allowing U.S. Armed Forces to transit Egyptian territory; (4) is supporting a transition to an inclusive civilian government; (5) is protecting the political and economic freedoms of all residents of Egypt, including addressing violence against women and religious minorities; and (6) has continued to abide by its nuclear non-proliferation commitments.</p> <p>Exempts from such restrictions defense articles and defense services for supporting counterterrorism, border and maritime security, or special operations. </p> <p>Authorizes the President, with congressional notification, to waive such restrictions if in U.S. national security interests.</p> <p>Directs the Secretary to: (1) submit to Congress a comprehensive strategy for modernizing and improving U.S. security cooperation with, and assistance for, Egypt; and (2) report to Congress on U.S.-funded contracts with Egypt </p> <p>States that such strategy shall seek to: (1) enhance Egypt's ability to defeat al Qaeda and other terrorist organizations operating in Egypt, and to counter terrorist radicalization; (2) improve Egypt's capacity to prevent human trafficking and the illicit movement of terrorists, criminals, weapons, and other dangerous material across Egypt's borders or administrative boundaries, especially through the Gaza Strip; (3) enhance Egypt's operational and intelligence capabilities; and (4) increase accountability to civilian authority, respect for human rights, and the rule of law within Egypt's armed forces.</p> <p>(Sec. 202) Prohibits bilateral economic assistance from being made available to the government of Egypt until 15 days after the Secretary certifies to Congress that providing such assistance: (1) is in the U.S. national security interest; and (2) the government of Egypt continues to implement the Peace Treaty between the State of Israel and the Arab Republic of Egypt, is supporting the transition to an inclusive civilian government by demonstrating a commitment to hold credible, free elections, is protecting the political, economic, and religious freedoms of all residents of Egypt, including taking measures to address violence against women and religious minorities, is permitting nongovernmental organizations and civil society groups in Egypt to operate freely, and is implementing economic reforms.</p> <p> Excludes from such prohibition humanitarian assistance or assistance to promote democratic elections or public participation in democratic processes.</p> <p>Authorizes the President, with congressional notification, to waive such restrictions if in U.S. national security interests.</p> <p>Directs the Secretary to provide to Congress a comprehensive foreign assistance strategy for Egypt that: (1) addresses how U.S. foreign assistance can most effectively advance the objective of a secure, democratic, civilian-led Egypt that is a U.S. partner and advances regional peace; (2) assesses actions the government of Egypt has taken that advance or inhibit strategy principles and goals; (3) is based on the best principles and practices of effective international development and the goal of graduation from assistance; (4) assesses resources and amounts that will be necessary over the next five fiscal years to achieve strategy goals; and (5) assesses the effects of a cessation of bilateral economic support for Egypt on the Middle East and related U.S. national security interests.</p> <p>Declares that, if in any fiscal year bilateral economic assistance is provided to Egypt from the Economic Support Fund (ESF), not less than $50 million of it shall be provided through the Department and the National Endowment for Democracy for governance and democracy programs in Egypt.</p> <p>Declares in addition that, if in any year the President exercises a waiver and bilateral economic assistance is provided to Egypt, at least an additional $25 million of it shall also be provided through the Department and the National Endowment for Democracy for such programs.</p> <p>(Sec. 203) Terminates the limitations under this title on September 30, 2016, if the Secretary certifies to Congress that Egypt: (1) continues to implement the Peace Treaty between the State of Israel and the Arab Republic of Egypt; (2) is taking appropriate measures to counter terrorism, including measures to counter smuggling into the Gaza Strip; (3) is allowing U.S. Armed Forces to transit Egyptian territory; and (4) is supporting a transition to an inclusive civilian government by making progress toward holding free elections that are consistent with internationally accepted standards.</p> <p>(Sec. 204) Provides for additional congressional committee oversight of Egyptian funding.</p> <p>(Sec. 205) Amends the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012 to repeal the prohibition on the use of funds under such Act for assistance to any country whose elected head of government is deposed by military coup or decree.</p> <p> Provides that any restrictions on assistance to a foreign government as the result of a coup d'etat that were enacted before enactment of this Act shall terminate as of the date of enactment and no longer apply to the provision of such assistance.</p>

tv_txt: II Calendar No. 267 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1857 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 18, 2013 Mr. Menendez , from the Committee on Foreign Relations , reported the following original bill; which was read twice and placed on the calendar A BILL To reform assistance to Egypt, and for other purposes.

1. Short title; table of contents (a) Short title This Act may be cited as the Egypt Assistance Reform Act of 2013 . (b) Table of contents The table of contents for this Act is as follows: Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents. TITLE I—Prohibition on assistance to governments following coups d'état Sec. 101. Prohibition on assistance to governments following coups d'état. TITLE II—United States assistance for Egypt Sec. 201. Suspension and reform of arms sales. Sec. 202. Suspension and reform of United States economic support to Egypt. Sec. 203. Termination. Sec. 204. Additional oversight of ongoing Egypt funding. Sec. 205. Sunset of existing authority. Sec. 206. Appropriate congressional committees defined. I Prohibition on assistance to governments following coups d'état 101. Prohibition on assistance to governments following coups d'état (a) In general Chapter 1 of part II of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 ( 22 U.S.C. 2301 et seq. ) is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 502C. Prohibition on assistance following coups d’état (a) In general After the date of the enactment of the Egypt Assistance Reform Act of 2013, except as provided under subsection (b), no foreign assistance authorized pursuant to this Act or the Arms Export Control Act ( 22 U.S.C. 2751 et seq. ) may be provided to the government of a foreign country, and none of the funds appropriated for such assistance shall be obligated or expended to finance directly any such assistance for such government, whose democratically elected head of government is deposed by coup d’état or decree in which the security services of that country play a decisive role. (b) Exceptions The prohibition in subsection (a) shall not apply to humanitarian assistance or assistance to promote democratic elections or public participation in democratic processes. (c) Determination and publication (1) In general After the date of the enactment of the Egypt Assistance Reform Act of 2013, not later than 30 days after receiving credible information that the democratically elected head of a national government may have been deposed by coup d’état or decree in which the security services of that country played a decisive role, the Secretary of State shall determine whether the democratically elected head of government was deposed by coup d’état or decree in which the security forces of that country played a decisive role. (2) Transmission of determination A determination made under paragraph (1) shall be submitted to the appropriate congressional committees on the day that such determination is made, together with a report reviewing United States assistance programs to that country and assessing the impact on that country and on United States national security interests of a cessation of assistance restricted under subsection (a). (d) Termination of restriction The restriction in subsection (a) shall terminate 15 days after the Secretary of State notifies the appropriate congressional committees that a democratically elected government has taken office in such country pursuant to elections determined to be free and fair. (e) Waiver (1) In general The President may waive the restrictions in subsection (a) for a 180-day period if, not later than 5 days before the waiver takes effect, the President certifies to the appropriate congressional committees that— (A) providing such assistance is in the vital national security interests of the United States, including for the purpose of combating terrorism; and (B) such foreign government is committed to restoring democratic governance and due process of law, and is taking demonstrable steps toward holding free and fair elections in a reasonable timeframe. (2) Consultation Not later than 15 days prior to the submission of the certification required by paragraph (1), the President shall consult with the appropriate congressional committees regarding the use of the waiver authority provided under such paragraph and provide such committees a full briefing on the need for such waiver. (3) Extension of waiver The President may extend the effective period of a waiver under paragraph (1) for additional 180-day periods if, not later than 5 days before the extension takes effect, the President submits to the appropriate congressional committees an updated certification meeting the requirements of subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (1). (f) Reporting requirement Any certification submitted pursuant to subsection (e) shall be accompanied by a report describing the types and amounts of assistance to be provided pursuant to the waiver and the justification for the waiver, including a description and analysis of the foreign government’s commitment to restoring democratic governance and due process of law and the demonstrable steps being taken by such foreign government toward holding free and fair elections. (g) Appropriate congressional committees defined In this section, the term appropriate congressional committees means the Committees on Foreign Relations and Appropriations of the Senate and the Committees on Foreign Affairs and Appropriations of the House of Representatives. . (b) Application of coup provision The restrictions and exceptions under subsections (a) and (b) of section 502C of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as added by subsection (a), shall apply to Fiji, Guinea-Bissau, Madagascar, and Sudan as of the date of the enactment of such section. II United States assistance for Egypt 201. Suspension and reform of arms sales (a) In general The United States Government may not license, approve, facilitate, or otherwise allow the sale, lease, transfer, retransfer, or delivery of defense articles or defense services to Egypt under section 38(a)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act ( 22 U.S.C. 2778(a)(1) ) until 15 days after the Secretary of State submits to the appropriate congressional committees a certification that— (1) providing such assistance is in the national security interests of the United States; and (2) the Government of Egypt— (A) continues to implement the Peace Treaty between the State of Israel and the Arab Republic of Egypt, signed at Washington, March 26, 1979; (B) is taking necessary and appropriate measures to counter terrorism, including measures to counter smuggling into the Gaza Strip by, among other measures, detecting and destroying tunnels between Egypt and the Gaza Strip and securing the Sinai peninsula; (C) is allowing the United States Armed Forces to transit the territory of Egypt, including through the airspace and territorial waters of Egypt; (D) is supporting a transition to an inclusive civilian government by demonstrating a commitment to, and making consistent progress toward, holding regular, credible elections that are free, fair, and consistent with internationally accepted standards; (E) is respecting and protecting the political and economic freedoms of all residents of Egypt, including taking measures to address violence against women and religious minorities; (F) is respecting freedom of expression and due process of law, including respecting the rights of women and religious minorities; and (G) has continued to abide by its nuclear non-proliferation commitments as a signatory of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, done at London, Moscow, and Washington July 1, 1968, has not detonated a nuclear explosive device, and is not in material violation of IAEA safeguards. (b) Exception The limitation under subsection (a) shall not apply to defense articles and defense services to be used primarily for supporting or enabling counterterrorism, border and maritime security, or special operations capabilities or operations. (c) Waiver (1) In general The President may waive the restrictions in subsection (a) for a 180-day period if, not later than 15 days before the waiver takes effect, the President— (A) certifies to the appropriate congressional committees that providing such assistance is in the vital national security interests of the United States; (B) provides to such committees a report detailing the reasons for making the determination that such assistance is in the vital national security interests of the United States; and (C) submits to such committees an analysis of the degree to which providing such assistance is in the national security interests of the United States and the actions of the Government of Egypt do or do not satisfy each of the criteria contained in subparagraphs (A) through (G) of subsection (a)(2). (2) Extension of waiver (A) Fiscal years 2014 and 2015 The President may extend the effective period of a waiver under paragraph (1) for the remainder of fiscal year 2014 and an additional fiscal year if the Secretary of State submits the strategy required in subsection (d) to the appropriate congressional committees and, not later than 15 days before the waiver expires, the President submits to the appropriate congressional committees an updated certification, report, and analysis that meet the requirements of subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C), respectively, of paragraph (1). (B) Subsequent fiscal years The President may annually extend the effective period of a waiver under paragraph (2)(A) for an additional fiscal year if, not later than 15 days before the prior year waiver expires, the President submits to the appropriate congressional committees an updated certification, report, and analysis that meet the requirements of subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C), respectively, of paragraph (1). (d) Strategy to reform United States military assistance to Egypt (1) In general Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall submit to Congress a comprehensive strategy for modernizing and improving United States security cooperation with, and assistance for Egypt. The strategy shall seek to— (A) enhance the ability of the Government of Egypt to detect, disrupt, dismantle, and defeat al Qaeda, its affiliated groups, and other terrorist organizations operating in Egypt, and to counter terrorist ideology and radicalization in Egypt; (B) improve the capacity of the Government of Egypt to prevent human trafficking and the illicit movement of terrorists, criminals, weapons, and other dangerous material across Egypt’s borders or administrative boundaries, especially through illicit points of entry into the Gaza Strip; (C) improve the Government of Egypt’s operational capabilities in counterinsurgency, counterterrorism, and border and maritime security; (D) enhance the capacity of the Government of Egypt to gather, integrate, analyze, and share intelligence, especially with respect to the threat posed by terrorism and other illicit activity, while also ensuring a proper protection for the civil liberties of Egypt’s citizens; and (E) increase transparency, accountability to civilian authority, respect for human rights, and the rule of law within the armed forces of Egypt. (2) Elements The strategy required under paragraph (1) shall include the following elements: (A) A detailed assessment of the mechanism by which military assistance is provided to Egypt and whether such mechanism should be modified. (B) A detailed summary of the current balance between the levels of economic and military support provided to Egypt, including an assessment of whether funding for economic development and political assistance programs should be increased as a percentage of overall United States foreign assistance to Egypt, and an assessment of whether there should be an increased percentage of foreign military assistance focused on counterinsurgency, counterterrorism, border and maritime security and related training. (C) A process to assess whether current levels of economic and military support provided to Egypt are achieving United States national security objectives and supporting Egypt’s transition to democracy. (D) An estimated schedule for completing the baseline conventional modernization of the armed forces of Egypt with United States-origin equipment. (E) An assessment of the extent to which the Government of Egypt is— (i) implementing the 1979 Egypt-Israel Peace Treaty; (ii) taking effective steps to combat terrorism on the Sinai Peninsula; and (iii) taking effective steps to eliminate smuggling networks and to detect and destroy tunnels between Egypt and the Gaza Strip. (F) An assessment of the abilities of the United States Government to achieve the goals set forth in the strategy if defense articles and services to Egypt are withheld. (3) Consultation requirement In developing the strategy required under paragraph (1), the Secretary of State shall consult with, among other relevant parties, the appropriate congressional committees and the Government of Egypt. (4) Report on contracts The Secretary of State shall submit with the strategy required under paragraph (1) a report containing— (A) a summary of all contracts with the Government of Egypt funded through United States assistance over the prior 10 years and a projection of such contracts over the next 5 years; and (B) information on any contracts or purchases made by the Government of Egypt using interest earned from amounts in an interest-bearing account for Egypt related to funds made available under section 23 of the Arms Export Control Act ( 22 U.S.C. 2763 ) and whether the use of this interest has furthered the goals described in this section. 202. Suspension and reform of United States economic support to Egypt (a) In general No bilateral economic assistance may be made available to the Government of Egypt pursuant to chapter 4 of part II of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 ( 22 U.S.C. 2346 et seq. ; relating to the Economic Support Fund) until 15 days after the Secretary of State certifies to the appropriate congressional committees that— (1) providing such assistance is in the national security interest of the United States; and (2) the Government of Egypt— (A) continues to implement the Peace Treaty between the State of Israel and the Arab Republic of Egypt, signed at Washington, March 26, 1979; (B) is supporting the transition to an inclusive civilian government by demonstrating a commitment to hold regular, credible elections that are free, fair, and consistent with internationally accepted standards; (C) is respecting and protecting the political, economic, and religious freedoms of all residents of Egypt, including taking measures to address violence against women and religious minorities; (D) is permitting nongovernmental organizations and civil society groups in Egypt to operate freely and consistent with internationally recognized standards; and (E) is demonstrating a commitment to implementing economic reforms, including reforms necessary to reduce the deficit and ensure economic stability and growth. (b) Exceptions The prohibition in subsection (a) shall not apply to humanitarian assistance or assistance to promote democratic elections or public participation in democratic processes. (c) Waiver (1) In general The President may waive the limitation under subsection (a) for a 180-day period if, not later than 15 days before the waiver takes effect, the President— (A) certifies to the appropriate congressional committees that providing such assistance is in the vital national security interests of the United States; (B) submits to such committees a report detailing the reasons for making the determination that such assistance is in the vital national security interests of the United States notwithstanding the fact that the certification required by subsection (a) cannot be made; and (C) submits to such committees an analysis of the degree to which such assistance is in the national security interests of the United States and the actions of the Government of Egypt do, or do not, satisfy the criteria in subsection (a)(2). (2) Extension of waiver (A) Fiscal years 2014 and 2015 The President may extend the effective period of a waiver under paragraph (1) for the remainder of fiscal year 2014 and an additional fiscal year if the Secretary of State submits the strategy required in subsection (d) to the appropriate congressional committees and, not later than 15 days before the prior waiver expires, the President submits to the appropriate congressional committees an updated certification, report, and analysis that meet the requirements of subparagraph (A), (B), and (C), respectively, of paragraph (1). (B) Subsequent fiscal years The President may annually extend the effective period of a waiver under paragraph (2)(A) for an additional fiscal year if, not later than 15 days before the prior year waiver expires, the President submits to the appropriate congressional committees an updated certification, report, and analysis that meet the requirements of subparagraph (A), (B), and (C), respectively, of paragraph (1). (d) Strategy (1) In general Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall separately provide to Congress a comprehensive foreign assistance strategy for Egypt that— (A) addresses how United States foreign assistance can most effectively— (i) respond to the political and economic development concerns and aspirations of the people of Egypt, and seek to advance the United States’ strategic objective of a secure, democratic, civilian-led, and prosperous Egypt that is a partner of the United States and advances peace and security in the region; (ii) support regional stability and cooperation by strengthening the political and economic relationships between Egypt and her neighbors; (iii) encourage and support efforts by the Government and people of Egypt to foster democratic norms and institutions, including rule of law, transparent and accountable governance, an independent legislature and judiciary, regular conduct of free and fair elections, an inclusive political process, and effective, law-abiding public security forces; (iv) support economic reforms by the Government of Egypt to encourage private sector-led growth and job creation, create a favorable climate for business and investment, fight corruption, and expand international trade; (v) seek to foster a vibrant civil society in Egypt, including the unencumbered operation of nongovernmental organizations, a free and independent media, respect for women, and protections for the political, economic, and religious freedoms and rights of all citizens and residents of Egypt; and (vi) seek to support security sector reform, particularly regarding civilian police forces; (B) includes an assessment of what actions the Government of Egypt has taken, in law and practice, that advance or inhibit the interests, principles, and goals described within this strategy, including the ability of Egyptian and international nongovernmental organizations to operate inside Egypt, especially for the purposes of promoting political, economic, and religious freedoms and rights, democracy, and education, and what actions the Secretary of State has taken to further the same interests, principles, and goals in Egypt; (C) is based on the best principles and practices of effective international development, the provision of matching funds by the host government, leveraging assistance for greater impact together with the private sector, and the goal of graduation from assistance; (D) includes a detailed assessment of resources and amounts that will be necessary to achieve the goals set forth in this subsection over the next five fiscal years; and (E) includes an assessment of the effects of a cessation of bilateral economic support for Egypt on the Middle East region and United States national security interests in the region. (2) Consideration of certain elements The strategy required by paragraph (1) shall include consideration of— (A) measures to promote and protect foreign direct investment in the economy of Egypt; (B) programs to assist regional economic engagement by the Government of Egypt and job creation in that country through, among other things, assisting in the establishment of free trade zones in Egypt along the Suez Canal Zone; (C) efforts to improve the business climate in Egypt, including by promoting United States trade with Egypt and investment in that country; and (D) efforts to promote market-based economic reforms and to identify barriers to entry in the economy of Egypt that prevent the efficient flow of capital, goods, and services. (3) Consultation requirement In developing the strategy required by paragraph (1), the Secretary of State shall consult with, among other relevant parties, the appropriate congressional committees, the Government of Egypt, political opposition groups in Egypt, private sector leaders, nongovernmental organizations, religious and secular groups, women’s organizations, and civil society groups, as well as relevant international nongovernmental organizations. (e) Funding for democracy and governance programs (1) In general If, in any fiscal year, bilateral economic assistance is provided to Egypt pursuant to chapter 4 of part II of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 ( 22 U.S.C. 2346 et seq. ; relating to the Economic Support Fund), not less than $50,000,000 of that assistance shall be provided through the Department of State and the National Endowment for Democracy for democracy and governance programs in Egypt. (2) Additional funding if waiver authority invoked If, in any fiscal year, the President exercises the waiver authority under subsection (c) and bilateral economic assistance is provided to Egypt pursuant to chapter 4 of part II of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, not less than $25,000,000 of that assistance (in addition to the amount provided for under paragraph (1)) shall be provided through the Department of State and the National Endowment for Democracy for democracy and governance programs in Egypt. 203. Termination The limitations under section 201 and 202 shall terminate on September 30, 2016, if the Secretary of State submits to the appropriate congressional committees a certification that the Government of Egypt— (1) continues to implement the Peace Treaty between the State of Israel and the Arab Republic of Egypt, signed at Washington, March 26, 1979; (2) is taking necessary and appropriate measures to counter terrorism, including measures to counter smuggling into the Gaza Strip by, among other measures, detecting and destroying tunnels between Egypt and the Gaza Strip and securing the Sinai peninsula; (3) is allowing the United States Armed Forces to transit the territory of Egypt, including through the airspace and territorial waters of Egypt; and (4) is supporting a transition to an inclusive civilian government by demonstrating a commitment to, and making consistent progress toward, holding regular, credible elections that are free, fair, and consistent with internationally accepted standards. 204. Additional oversight of ongoing Egypt funding Section 7041(a) of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012 ( Public Law 112–74 ; 125 Stat. 1222) is amended by striking Committees on Appropriations each place it appears and inserting Committees on Appropriations and Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committees on Appropriations and Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives . 205. Sunset of existing authority (a) Repeal Section 7008 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012 ( Public Law 112–74 ; 125 Stat. 1195) is hereby repealed. (b) Termination of existing restrictions Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any restrictions on assistance to a foreign government as the result of a coup d’état that were enacted before the date of the enactment of this Act shall terminate as of the date of the enactment of this Act and shall no longer apply to the provision of such assistance. 206. Appropriate congressional committees defined In this title, the term appropriate congressional committees means the Committees on Foreign Relations and Appropriations of the Senate and the Committees on Foreign Affairs and Appropriations of the House of Representatives.

December 18, 2013 Read twice and placed on the calendar