A joint resolution expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the peace process in Liberia and authorizing reprogramming of existing foreign aid appropriations for limited assistance to support this process.
Public Law 102-270 · S.J.Res. 271 · 102nd Congress · began in the Senate
Signed by George H. W. Bush (R) on Apr 16, 1992 · International Affairs
Sponsor: Sen. Nancy Kassebaum (R-KS)
Cosponsors (5): Sen. Robert Dole, Sen. Paul Simon,
Passage votes
- HouseVoice vote
- SenateVoice vote
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
Supports the peace process for Liberia initiated by the accord signed in Yamoussoukro, Cote d'Ivoire, on October 30, 1991. Urges all parties to abide by the terms of such accord.
Commends and congratulates the government of the Economic Community of West African States for their leadership in seeking peace in Liberia. Praises the presidents of Nigeria, Cote d'Ivoire, and Senegal for their efforts.
Authorizes the President to provide assistance to support democratic institutions in Liberia, for the resettlement of refugees, for the demobilization and retraining of troops, and for the provision of other assistance to implement such accord, if the President certifies that Liberia has made significant progress toward democratization and that such assistance will aid that country in making further progress and is otherwise in the U.S. national interest. Requires a separate certification for each fiscal year.
Committees
The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 10 actions.
- Apr 16, 1992Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 102-270.
- Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- Apr 9, 1992PresidentPresident · Presented to President.
- Apr 7, 1992FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- FloorFloor · On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
- FloorFloor · Mr. Dymally moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution.
- Mar 30, 1992CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Africa Subcommittee of the House Foreign Affairs Committee
- Mar 18, 1992CommitteeCommittee · Referred to House Foreign Affairs Committee
- Mar 13, 1992FloorFloor · Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the Senate
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Official record
The bill’s full text and every action, including introduction and committee steps, are on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.