A bill to provide that the annual drug certification procedures under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 not apply to certain countries with which the United States has bilateral agreements and other plans relating to counterdrug activities, and for other purposes.
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Summary
Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 with respect to certain annual presidential certifications to Congress required to allow a major drug-transit country or major illicit drug producing country to expend withheld bilateral assistance and multilateral development assistance, provided certain conditions are met. Waives application of certification requirements to such a country if the President determines that: (1) it is a party to a bilateral agreement and other illicit drug control plans with the United States; and (2) progress is being made in accordance with the agreement and plans with respect to the control of illicit drugs.