Description:
H.R. 1228 would authorize the appropriation of $30 million in 2022 to promote stability, free elections, civil society, and democratic governance in Libya; the same amount was appropriated for those purposes in 2021. Assuming appropriation of the specified amount, CBO estimates that providing such assistance would cost $26 million over the 2021-2026 period. The remainder would be spent after 2026. The bill would require the Administration to provide several reports to the Congress on sanctions, the conflict in Libya, and related matters. On the basis of information about similar requirements, CBO estimates that providing the required reports would cost $1 million. H.R. 1228 also would authorize the Department of State to expand educational and cultural programs with Libya. On the basis of information about the costs of existing exchange programs and assistance to Libya, CBO estimates that implementing that provision would cost less than $500,000 each year and a total of $1 million over the 2021- 2026 period.
