Egypt Assistance Reform Act Of 2013.pdf

# Egypt Assistance Reform Act of 2013

## Short Title and Table of Contents
This bill, titled the Egypt Assistance Reform Act of 2013, aims to reform U.S. assistance to Egypt. It includes provisions related to prohibiting aid to governments following coups d'état, suspending and reforming arms sales, economic support, and oversight of funding.

## Prohibiting Assistance Following Coups d'État
- Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to prohibit foreign assistance to governments whose democratically elected leaders are deposed by coup d'état or decree involving security services.
- Allows exceptions for humanitarian aid, election promotion, and public participation in democracy.
- Requires the Secretary of State to determine if a coup has occurred and report to Congress, including an assessment of the impact on the country's national security interests.
- Terminates the restriction after 15 days if a democratically elected government takes office.
- Allows the President to waive restrictions for 180 days if vital U.S. national security interests are at stake and the foreign government is committed to restoring democracy and due process, taking demonstrable steps toward free and fair elections.

## Additional Provisions
- Suspends arms sales and economic support to Egypt until certain conditions are met, including respect for human rights, democratic reforms, and a peaceful transition of power.
- Terminates existing authority related to Egypt assistance.
- Defines "appropriate congressional committees" as the Committees on Foreign Relations and Appropriations of the Senate, and the Committees on Foreign Affairs and Appropriations of the House of Representatives.