A joint resolution regarding United States policy toward Haiti.
PL 103-423 (S.J.Res.229), enacted 10/25/1994

108 STAT. 4358 
PUBLIC LAW 103-423—OCT. 25, 1994 
Public Law 103-423 
103d Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Oct. 25,1994 
[S.J. Res. 229] 
Regarding United States policy toward Haiti. 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, 
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SECTION 1. SENSE OF CONGRESS REGARDING UNITED STATES ARMED 
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FORCES OPERATIONS IN HAITI. 
It is the sense of Congress that— 
(a) the men and women of the United States Armed Forces 
in Haiti who are performing with professional excellence and 
dedicated patriotism are to be commended; 
(b) the President should have sought and welcomed 
Congressional approval before deploying United States Armed 
Forces to Haiti; 
(c) the departure from power of the de facto authorities 
in Haiti, and Haitian efforts to achieve national reconciliation, 
democracy and the rule of law are in the best interests of 
the Haitian people; 
(d) the President's lifting of the unilateral economic sanc-
tions on Haiti, and his efforts to bring about the lifting of 
economic sanctions imposed by the United Nations are appro-
priate; and 
(e) Congress supports a prompt and orderly withdrawal 
of all United States Armed Forces from Haiti as soon as pos-
sible. 
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SEC. 2. PRESIDENTIAL STATEMENT OF NATIONAL SECURITY OBJEC-
note. 
TIVES. 
The President shall prepare and submit to the President pro 
tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representa-
tives (hereafter, "Congress") not later than seven days after enact-
ment of this resolution a statement of the national security objec-
tives to be achieved by Operation Uphold Democracy, and a detailed 
description of United States policy, the military mission and the 
general rules of engagement under which operations of United 
States Armed Forces are conducted in and around Haiti, including 
the role of United States Armed Forces regarding Haitian on Hai-
tian violence, and efforts to disarm Haitian military or police forces, 
or civilians. Changes or modifications to such objectives, policy, 
military mission, or general rules of engagement shall be submitted 
to Congress within forty-eight hours of approval. 
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SEC. 3. REPORT ON THE SITUATION IN HAITI. 
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Not later than November 1, 1994, and monthly thereafter until President, 
the cessation of Operation Uphold Democracy, the President shall 
submit a report to Congress on the situation in Haiti, including— 
(a) a listing of the units of the United States Armed Forces 
and of the police and military units of other nations participat-
ing in operations in and around Haiti; 
(b) the estimated duration of Operation Uphold Democracy 
and progress toward the withdrawal of all United States Armed 
Forces from Haiti consistent with the goal of section 1(e) of 
this resolution; 
(c) armed incidents or the use of force in or around Haiti 
involving United States Armed Forces or Coast Guard personnel 
in the time period covered by the report; 
(d) the estimated cumulative incremental cost of all United 
States activities subsequent to September 30, 1993, in and 
around Haiti, including but not limited to— 
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(1) the cost of all deplojnnents of United States Armed 
Forces and Coast Guard personnel, training, exercises, 
mobilization, and preparation activities, including the 
preparation of police and military units of the other nations 
of the multinational force involved in enforcement of sanc-
tions, limits on migration, establishment and maintenance 
of migrant facilities at Guantanamo Bay and elsewhere, 
and all other activities relating to operations in and around 
Haiti; and 
(2) the costs of all other activities relating to United 
States policy toward Haiti, including humanitarian assist-
ance, reconstruction, aid and other financial assistance, 
and all other costs to the United States Government; 
(e) a detailed accounting of the source of funds obligated 
or expended to meet the costs described in subparagraph (d), 
including— 
(1) in the case of funds expended from the Department 
of Defense budget, a breakdown by military service or 
defense agency, line item and program, and 
(2) in the case of funds expended from the budgets 
of departments and agencies other than the Department 
of Defense, by department or agency and program; 
(f) the Administration plan for financing the costs of the 
operations and the impact on readiness without supplemental 
funding; 
(g) a description of the situation in Haiti, including— 
(1) the security situation; 
(2) the progress made in transferring the functions 
of government to the democratically elected government 
of Haiti; and 
(3) progress toward holding free and fair parliamentary 
elections; 
(h) a description of issues relating to the United Nations 
Mission in Haiti (UNMIH), including— 
(1) the preparedness of the United Nations Mission 
in Haiti (UNMIH) to deploy to Haiti to assume its func-
tions; 
(2) troop commitments by other nations to UNMIH; 
(3) the anticipated cost to the United States of partici-
pation in UNMIH, including pa3rments to the United 
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Nations and financial, material and other assistance to 
UNMIH; 
(4) proposed or actual participation of United States 
Armed Forces in UNMIH; 
(5) proposed command arrangements for UNMIH, 
including proposed or actual placement of United States 
Armed Forces under foreign command; and 
(6) the anticipated duration of UNMIH. 
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SEC. 4. REPORT ON HUMAN RIGHTS. 
Not later than January 1, 1995, the Secretary of State shall 
report to Congress on the participation or involvement of any mem-
ber of the de jure or de facto Haitian government in violations 
of internationally-recognized human rights from December 15,1990, 
to December 15,1994. 
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SEC. 5. REPORT ON UNITED STATES AGREEMENTS. 
Not later than November 15, 1994, the Secretary of State 
shall provide a comprehensive report to Congress on all agreements 
the United States has entered into with other nations, including 
any assistance pledged or provided, in connection with United 
States efforts in Haiti. Such report shall also include information 
on any agreements or commitments relating to United Nations 
Security Council actions concerning Haiti since 1992. 
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SEC. 6. TRANSITION TO UNITED NATIONS MISSION IN HAITI. 
Nothing in this resolution should be construed or interpreted 
to constitute Congressional approval or disapproval of the participa-
tion of United States Armed Forces in the United Nations Mission 
in Haiti. 
Approved October 25,1994. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 229 (H.J. Res. 416): 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 103-819, Ft. 1, accompanying H.J. Res. 416 (Comm. on 
Foreign Affairs). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 140 (1994): 
Oct. 5, H.J. Res. 416 considered in House. 
Oct. 6, S.J. Res. 229 considered and passed Senate. H.J. Res. 416 considered 
and passed House. 
Oct. 7, S.J. Res. 229 considered and passed House. 
WEEKLY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS, Vol. 30 (1994): 
Oct. 25, Presidential statement.