Senate Bill 2265
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Nicaraguan Investment Conditionality Act (NICA) of 2017
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Dec 21, 2017
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2265
Congress
115
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting foreign aid, human rights, international law and organizations; national governance; arms control; diplomacy and foreign officials; alliances and collective security. Measures concerning trade agreements, tariffs, foreign investments, and foreign loans may fall under Foreign Trade and International Finance policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Nicaraguan Investment Conditionality Act (NICA) of 2017
This bill directs the President to instruct the U.S. Executive Director at each international financial institution to oppose a loan for budget support for the government of Nicaragua unless the Department of State reports that Nicaragua is taking effective steps to (1) hold free elections; (2) promote democracy; (3) strengthen the rule of law; (4) combat corruption; (5) protect the right to freedom of expression; (6) protect the rights of indigenous people; and (7) protect the rights of political opposition parties, journalists, and other civil society activists to operate without interference.
December 21, 2017
12/21/2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
12/21/2017
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:39:05 PM