Anglo-Irish Agreement Support Act of 1986
PL 99-415 (H.R.4329), enacted 09/19/1986

PUBLIC LAW 99-415—SEPT. 19, 1986 
100 STAT. 947 
Public Law 99-415 
99th Congress 
An Act 
To authorize United States contributions to the International Fund established 
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pursuant to the November 15, 1985, agreement between the United Kingdom and 
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Ireland, as well as other assistance. 
[H.R. 4329] 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, 
Anglo-Irish 
Agreement 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
Support Act of 
This Act may be cited as the "Anglo-Irish Agreement Support Act 
of 1986". 
1986, 
SEC. 2. FINDINGS AND PURPOSES. 
(a) FINDINGS.—The Congress finds that the Anglo-Irish Agreement 
is a clear demonstration of the determination of the Government of 
the United Kingdom and the Government of Ireland to make 
progress concerning the complex situation in Northern Ireland. The 
Congress strongly supports the Anglo-Irish Agreement and is 
particularly encouraged that these two neighboring countries, long-
standing friends of the United States, have joined together to re-
build a land that has too often been the scene of economic hardship 
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and where many have suffered severely from the consequences of 
violence in recent years. In recognition of our ties of kinship, 
history, and commitment to democratic values, the Congress be-
lieves the United States should participate in this renewed commit-
ment to social and economic progress in Northern Ireland and 
affected areas of Ireland. 
(b) PURPOSES.—It is, therefore, the purpose of this Act to provide 
for United States contributions in support of the Anglo-Irish Agree-
ment, such contributions to consist of economic support fund assist-
ance for payment to the International Fund established pursuant to 
the Anglo-Irish Agreement, as well as other assistance to serve as an 
incentive for economic development and reconciliation in Ireland 
and Northern Ireland. The purpose of these United States contribu-
tions shall be to support the Anglo-Irish Agreement in promoting 
reconciliation in Northern Ireland and the establishment of a soci-
ety in Northern Ireland in which all may live in peace, free from 
discrimination, terrorism, and intolerance, and with the opportunity 
for both communities to participate fully in the structures and 
processes of government. 
SEC. 3. UNITED STATES CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE INTERNATIONAL FUND. 
(a) FISCAL YEAR 1986.—Of the amounts made available for the 
fiscal year 1986 to carry out chapter 4 of part II of the Foreign 
Assistance Act of 1961 (relating to the economic support fund), 
22 USC 2346. 
$50,000,000 shall be used for United States contributions to the 
International Fund. Pending the formal establishment of the Inter-
national Fund and submission of the certification required by sec-
tion 5(c) of this Act, these funds may, pursuant to an agreement 
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with the Government of the United Kingdom and the Government 
of Ireland, be disbursed into and maintained in a separate account, 
(b) FISCAL YEARS 1987 AND 1988.—Of the amounts made available 
for each of the fiscal years 1987 and 1988 to carry out that chapter, 
$35,000,000 shall be used for United States contributions to the 
International Fund; and that amount is hereby authorized to be 
appropriated for each of those fiscal years to carry out that chapter 
(in addition to amounts otherwise authorized to be appropriated). 
Amounts appropriated pursuant to this subsection are authorized to 
remain available until expended. 
SEC. 4. OTHER ASSISTANCE. 
(a) AVAILABLE AUTHORITIES.—In addition to other available 
authorities, the following authorities may be used to provide assist-
ance or other support to carry out the purposes of section 2 of this 
Act: 
(1) Section 108 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (relating 
to the Private Sector Revolving Fund). 
(2) Sections 221 through 223 of that Act (relating to the 
Housing Guaranty Program). 
(3) Title IV of chapter 2 of part I of that Act (relating to the 
Overseas Private Investment Corporation), without regard to 
the limitation contained in paragraph (2) of the second undesig-
nated paragraph of section 231 of that Act. 
(4) Section 661 of that Act (relating to the Trade and Develop-
ment Program). 
(b) OTHER LAWS.—Assistance under this Act may be provided 
without regard to any other provision of law. 
SEC. 5. CONDITIONS AND UNDERSTANDINGS RELATING TO THE UNITED 
STATES CONTRIBUTIONS. 
(a) PROMOTING ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL RECONSTRUCTION AND 
DEVELOPMENT.—The United States contributions provided for in this 
Act may be used only to support and promote economic and social 
reconstruction and development in Ireland and Northern Ireland. 
The restrictions contained in sections 531(e) and 660(a) of the 
Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 apply with respect to any such 
contributions. 
(b) UNITED STATES REPRESENTATION ON THE BOARD OF THE FUND.— 
The President shall make every effort, in consultation with the 
Government of the United Kingdom and the Government of Ireland, 
to ensure that there is United States representation on the Board of 
the International Fund. 
(c) PRIOR CERTIFICATIONS.—Each fiscal year, the United States 
may make contributions to the International Fund only if the 
President certifies to the Congress that he is satisfied that— 
(1) the Board of the International Fund, as a whole, is broadly 
representative of the interests of the communities in Ireland 
and Northern Ireland; and 
(2) disbursements from the International Fund— 
(A) will be distributed in accordance with the principle of 
equality of opportunity and nondiscrimination in employ-
ment, without regard to religious affiliation; and 
(B) will address the needs of both communities in North-
ern Ireland. 
Each such certification shall include a detailed explanation of the 
basis for the President's decision. 
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SEC. 6. ANNUAL REPORTS. 
At the end of each fiscal year in which the United States Govern-
ment makes any contribution to the International Fund, the Presi-
dent shall report to the Congress on the degree to which— 
(1) the International Fund has contributed to reconciliation 
between the communities in Northern Ireland; 
(2) the United States contribution to the International Fund is 
meeting its objectives of encouraging new investment, job cre-
ation, and economic reconstruction on the basis of strict equal-
ity of opportunity; and 
(3) the International Fund has increased respect for the 
human rights and fundamental freedoms of all people in North-
ern Ireland. 
SEC. 7. REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO FUNDS FOR "INTERNATIONAL 
ORGANIZATIONS AND CONFERENCES". 
(a) DISBURSEMENTS, AUDITS, AND REPORTS.—The provisions relat-
ing to disbursements on vouchers, audits, and submission of reports 
with respect to expenditures pursuant to the Joint Resolution of 
July 11, 1956 (Public Law 689), shall also apply with respect to 
expenditures pursuant to section 109(c) of the Act of November 22, 
1983 (Public Law 98-164). 
(b) FUNDS SUBJECT TO REQUIREMENTS.—That section is amended— 
(1) by striking out "In addition to" and inserting in lieu 
thereof "Of; 
(2) by striking out "by section 102(2)" and all that follows 
through "1985" and inserting in lieu thereof "for each fiscal 
year"; 
(3) by inserting "may be used" before "for expenses"; and 
(4) by striking out all that follows "participation in" through 
"such as". 
SEC. 8. DEFINITIONS. 
As used in this Act— 
(1) the term "Anglo-Irish Agreement" means the Agreement 
Between the Government of Ireland and the Government of the 
United Kingdom dated November 15,1985; and 
(2) the term "International Fund" means the international 
fund for economic development projects in Northern Ireland 
and Ireland, established pursuant to Article 10 of the Anglo-
Irish Agreement. 
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Ireland. 
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Approved September 19, 1986. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 4329: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): 
Mar. 11, considered and passed House. 
Aug. 13, considered and passed Senate, amended. 
Aug. 14, House concurred in Senate amendments.