Following is the final text of the supplemental appropriations bill relevant to Indonesia. It is at least a partial victory for those concerned about human rights protection in Indonesia and East Timor - the Pentagon and State Department were not able to get the $8 million they wanted to “support the training of civilian and military personnel in support of humanitarian and peacekeeping activities.” Indeed, no military assistance is provided for Indonesia in the legislation. A maximum of $16 million is provided for police training.

MAKING SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR FURTHER RECOVERY FROM AND RESPONSE TO TERRORIST ATTACKS ON THE UNITED STATES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2002, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

July 19, 2002.--Ordered to be printed

Mr. Young of Florida, from the committee of conference, submitted the following CONFERENCE REPORT [To accompany H.R. 4775]

CONFERENCE REPORT (H. REPT. 107 593)

DEPARTMENT OF STATE

INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT … Provided further, That of the funds appropriated by this paragraph, not to exceed $4,000,000 should be made available for law enforcement training for Indonesian police forces: Provided further, That the Secretary of State shall inform the Committees on Appropriations at least 15 days prior to the obligation of funds appropriated by this paragraph:

The conference agreement includes language similar to that in the Senate amendment that not to exceed $4,000,000 should be available for police training in Indonesia. The House bill did not address this matter.

The conference agreement includes language similar to that in the Senate amendment that would require that the Committees on Appropriations be informed 15 days prior to the obligation of funds provided under this heading in this Act. The House bill did not address this matter.

NONPROLIFERATION, ANTI-TERRORISM, DEMINING AND RELATED PROGRAMS …Provided, That of the funds appropriated by this paragraph, not to exceed $12,000,000 should be made available for assistance for Indonesia:… Provided further, That funds appropriated by this paragraph shall be subject to the regular notification procedures of the Committees on Appropriations.

The conference agreement includes language similar to that in the Senate amendment that provides that not to exceed $12,000,000 should be made available for assistance for Indonesia. However, it does not include Senate language relating to the purposes of the funds or language that would have prohibited funds for assistance for members of ``Brimob'' Mobile Police Brigade units. This language has not been included since the Department of State has assured the managers that no funds will be provided for assistance for these units, or for Kopassus units of the Indonesian military. The House bill did not address this matter.

The conference report includes Senate language requiring that funds provided under this heading in this Act shall be subject to the regular notification procedures of the Committee on Appropriations. The House bill did not address this matter.

Karen Orenstein, Washington Coordinator East Timor Action Network:10 Years for Self-Determination & Justice

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