bill_id,congress,bill_type,bill_number,title,policy_area,introduced_date,latest_action_date,latest_action_text,origin_chamber,sponsor_name,sponsor_state,sponsor_party,sponsor_bioguide_id,cosponsor_count,summary_text,update_date,url
96-s-3208,96,s,3208,Food and Population Centers Act,International Affairs,1980-11-18,1980-11-18,"Referred to Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry.",Senate,"Sen. Bellmon, Henry L. [R-OK]",OK,R,B000351,0,"Food and Population Centers Act - Requires the Secretary of Agriculture (Secretary), in cooperation with the Secretary of State, to contract with land-grant institutions for evaluations of food needs and agricultural development in countries requesting such evaluations.  States the goals of such evaluations. Directs the Secretary to make grants to land-grant institutions to cover costs of the evaluation and development of plans to establish agriculture and food centers in any country and proportionate costs of associated food and population programs.  Sets forth the functions of such centers.  States the requirements of such plans, including analyses of resource needs.  Prescribes the procedure for applying for such planning grants.  Authorizes the Secretary to make grants to land-grant institutions to establish and operate food and population centers.  Requires host countries of such centers to agree to match the U.S. contribution, in either resources or services, for any necessary costs.  Sets a minimum level of ten percent for contribution by the host country. Empowers the Secretary to close any center upon a determination that the agreement has been seriously breached or when conditions no longer require a center.  Requires the Secretary, where an agreement has been entered into, to make grants to the land-grant institution involved. Requires the Secretary to report annually to the Congress regarding the centers established under this Act.  Terminates funding ten years after the date of enactment unless further authorized.",2025-09-02T13:57:07Z,https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-bill/3208
96-s-3058,96,s,3058,Foreign Service Act of 1980,International Affairs,1980-08-22,1980-09-15,"Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate, H. R. 6790 passed in lieu.",Senate,"Sen. Church, Frank [D-ID]",ID,D,C000388,0,"(Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate, H. R. 6790 passed in lieu)  Foreign Service Act of 1980 - =Title I:  The Foreign Service of the United States= - Sets forth the objectives and functions of the Foreign Service.   Requires all personnel actions to be made in accordance with merit principles.  Directs the Secretary of State to ensure that members of and applicants for the Service are free from discrimination, free from reprisals for specified disclosures, free to submit any report, and free from prohibited personnel practices.  Directs the Secretary to establish a minority recruiting program and report to Congress annually concerning such program.   Consolidates the authority of the Secretary of State to administer, direct, and regulate the Foreign Service.  Authorizes specified heads of other agencies to utilize Foreign Service personnel and to exercise the Secretary's functions over such personnel in their agency, if not expressly vested in the Secretary.  Authorizes the Secretaries of Agriculture and Commerce to utilize the Foreign Service personnel system with respect to personnel of their Departments serving abroad.  Requires the Foreign Service to be administered in conformity with the Civil Service and other government systems with regard to personnel and retirement.   Gives the chief of mission to a foreign country full responsibility over U.S. employees in that country.  Requires the chief of mission to report to the appropriate congressional committees describing the foreign language competence of the chief and the mission staff.   Provides for the appointment of a Director General to assist the Secretary in the management of the Foreign Service and an Inspector General.  Sets forth the duties of the Inspector General.  Limits the authority of the Secretary over the Inspector General.  Gives the Inspector General the same authority as is granted under the Inspector General Act of 1978. Requires the Inspector General to report to the Secretary concerning the Inspector General's activities, such report to be transmitted to the appropriate congressional committees.  Directs the President to establish a Board of the Foreign Service to advise the Secretary and a Board of Examiners for the Foreign Service to develop, administer, and review the examinations given to candidates for appointment in the Service.   Authorizes the Secretary to appoint all members of the Foreign Service other than chiefs of mission, ambassadors at large, ministers, career members of the Senior Foreign Service, or Foreign Service officers, who may be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.  Declares that chiefs of mission, ambassadors at large, and ministers serve at the pleasure of the President.  Requires the advice and consent of the Senate for ambassadorial and ministerial appointments unless temporary.  Requires the President to report to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee concerning such temporary appointments.   Sets forth criteria for chief of mission, Senior Foreign Service, and career appointments.  Prohibits initially assigning a Foreign Service Officer candidate higher than class 4 of the Foreign Service Schedule unless specified conditions exist.  Authorizes the Secretary to recall retired career Foreign Service members, in the same personnel category as the member was serving at retirement, to any appropriate class. Stipulates that limited appointments not exceed five years.  Provides for renewable limited appointments of family members of government personnel assigned abroad.  Authorizes the commissioning as a diplomatic and/or consular officer of any member of the Foreign Service who is a U.S. citizen.   Provides for the salaries of chiefs of mission, the Senior Foreign Service (the latter comparable to that for the Civil Service Senior Executive Service), and career appointees in the Senior Executive Service accepting limited appointments in the Senior Foreign Service. Directs the President to establish a Foreign Service Schedule for U.S. citizen employees whose salaries are not otherwise provided for by this Act.   Authorizes the Secretary to assign Foreign Service officers and personnel to an appropriate salary class, with specified exceptions.  Makes provisions for retention of pay in reduction-in-force cases.   Makes members of the Senior Foreign Service eligible for performance pay similar to that available to members of the Senior Executive Service. Provides for within-class salary increases after specified periods under the Foreign Service Schedule, unless the individual does not meet the class standards of performance. Authorizes the Secretary to grant additional increases in salary for meritorious service. Authorizes lower salary rates for certain Foreign Service personnel performing routine duties. Stipulates that family members paid in accordance with local compensation plans receive at least the Federal minimum wage.  Authorizes the Secretary to regulate local compensation plans for the guidance of all Federal agencies. Sets forth provisions concerning salaries of consular agents and compensation of foreign nationals imprisoned by reason of their employment by the U.S. Government.  Provides extra compensation for:  (1) temporary service, in excess of a minimum period, as a principal officer; or (2) regular work substantially in excess of normal requirements.  Authorizes the payment of a gratuity to surviving dependents of any Foreign Service employee who dies as a result of injuries sustained in the performance of duty abroad.   Directs the Secretary to classify all positions to be occupied by members of the Foreign Service, giving appropriate weight to job factors relating to service abroad and compensation practices of U.S. corporations abroad.  Requires the Secretary to report annually to Congress on the number of Foreign Service personnel assigned to positions more than one grade higher or lower than their personal rank.  Permits such positions to be filled by personnel of other Federal agencies.  Authorizes the Secretary to assign members of the Foreign Service to non-Foreign Service positions.  Provides that career personnel of the Foreign Service shall be expected to serve abroad for substantial portions of their careers.   Declares that promotions are by appointment by either the President or the Secretary or by assignment to a higher salary class depending on the position.  Requires all promotions of members of the Senior Foreign Service or under the Foreign Service Schedule to be based on the recommendations and rankings of selection boards.  Sets forth the criteria for promotion into the Senior Foreign Service.  Declares that, if a member withdraws a request for consideration for promotion into the Senior Foreign Service, such member may not thereafter request such consideration.  Requires selection boards to include public members, women, and minorities.  Prescribes the basis for selection board review.  Authorizes the Secretary to make a promotion or grant an award of performance pay or salary increase on the recommendations of other specified boards.   Authorizes the Secretary to prescribe the maximum time during which Senior Foreign Service members (not less than three years), Foreign Service officers, and other designated Foreign Service personnel may remain in a salary class without a promotion.  Authorizes the Secretary to increase or decrease such maximum time, with specified protections for those whose maximum time is decreased.  Permits limited extensions of career appointments in the case of those whose maximum time in class expires.  Requires the extension of the career appointment of any person who was appointed to a position by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate, until the termination of the appointment. Authorizes the Secretary to provide additional temporary extensions of career appointments not to exceed one year. Stipulates that a member shall be retired from the Foreign Service if such member fails to meet prescribed standards of performance.  Provides retirement benefits for those who must retire.   Declares that any administrative procedure for challenging a separation for cause from the Foreign Service shall be conducted before the Foreign Service Grievance Board exclusively.  Sets forth provisions concerning termination of limited appointments and of consular agents and foreign national employees.   Directs the President to establish an awards system for outstanding contributions by members of the Foreign Service.   Directs the Secretary to operate the Foreign Service Institute and to provide training and counseling to members of the Foreign Service and other Federal employees.  Requires the Secretary to establish:  (1) foreign language proficiency requirements for Foreign Service members assigned abroad;  and (2) a professional development program to assure that members of the Foreign Service obtain required skills and knowledge.  Directs the Secretary to report annually to Congress and the President concerning such professional development program. Authorizes training grants for family members attending approved programs of studies.  Directs the Secretary to establish a family liaison office to facilitate the employment of spouses.   Sets forth provisions concerning the Foreign Service Retirement and Disability System. Requires the joint election of a spouse or a former spouse, who has resided with a member for ten years or more, and the member participant to waive or reduce the survivor's annuity.   Makes former spouses eligible for specified annuities and payments.  Requires the Secretary to inform spouses and former spouses of their annuity rights.  Sets forth provisions regarding annuities for former spouses.  Gives credit for annuity purposes for periods of internment of persons of Japanese ancestry during World War II.  Permits the assignment of all or part of annuities or retirement benefits to the extent that such assignment does not infringe a former spouse's court ordered right to such benefits.  Directs the Secretary to make payments, otherwise due an annuitant, to another person pursuant to a decree of legal separation or court-approved property settlement.  Stipulates that the ten year requirement for former spouses shall not affect such spouses' rights under State law.   Sets forth provisions concerning travel expenses, health care benefits, and representation allowances.  Directs the Secretary, to the maximum extent possible, to provide for the use of American products in the representation of U.S. interests.   Sets forth labor-management provisions applicable to all members of the Foreign Service, including former members, but excluding management officials, confidential employees, consular agents, and strikers, in the Department of State, International Communication Agency, the International Development Cooperation Agency, and the Departments of Agriculture and Commerce.  Authorizes the President to exclude other offices or posts for national security purposes or in emergency situations.  Sets forth labor and management rights.   Establishes the Foreign Service Labor Relations Board to supervise representation elections, certify exclusive bargaining agents, and resolve complaints of unfair labor practices, failure to bargain in good faith, and breaches of the collective bargaining agreement.  Requires Board decisions to be consistent with decisions rendered by the Federal Labor Relations Authority.  Authorizes the Authority's General Counsel to investigate alleged unfair labor practices, file and prosecute complaints, and exercise other functions of the Board under this Act.  Provides for judicial review and enforcement of the Board's action and for temporary relief on filing an unfair labor practice complaint. Establishes within the Federal Labor Relations Authority a Foreign Service. Impasse Disputes Panel to assist in resolving negotiating impasses.   States that the Department shall constitute a single worldwide bargaining unit.  Sets forth the duties and rights of the exclusive representative.  Establishes a grievance procedure for disputes arising out of the implementation of collective bargaining agreements.  Defines unfair labor practices, which shall not include picketing that does not interfere with the Department's operations.  Requires the General Counsel to investigate any unfair labor practice charge.  Sets forth requirements to be met by such General Counsel when issuing an unfair labor practice complaint.  Specifies the procedures to be followed in determining whether an unfair labor practice exists.   Requires labor organizations to meet certain standards of conduct.  Provides for union dues and use of official time.   Sets forth provisions regarding the grievance procedure applicable to the Departments of State, Agriculture, and Commerce, the International Communication Agency, and the International Development Cooperation Agency.  Gives a grievant the right to a representative of his or her own choosing at every stage of the proceeding.  Establishes the Foreign Service Grievance Board to resolve grievances. Provides for access to records by the Board.   =Title II:  Transition, Amendments to Other Laws, and Miscellaneous Provisions= - Sets forth provisions for pay and benefits of Foreign Service personnel pending conversion from the Foreign Service to the Civil Service. Directs the Secretary to convert present members of the Foreign Service to the appropriate classes in the Foreign Service schedule within specified periods depending on whether they are available for assignment abroad.  Permits Foreign Service officers and Foreign Service Reserve officers, with class 2 or higher appointments and available for world-wide assignment, to request appointment to the Senior Foreign Service.  Requires those eligible, who do not elect to enter the Senior Foreign Service, to retire within three years.  Makes such conversions effective for pay and benefits purposes on October 1, 1980.  Requires the conversion of present members of the Foreign Service, who are not available for world-wide assignment, to the Civil Service in a comparable grade, with the exception of International Communication Agency employees.   Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to designate those positions in the Foreign Agricultural Service to be occupied by career members of the Foreign Service.  Requires employees in such positions to elect conversion to the Foreign Service or decline conversion but receive Foreign Service pay and benefits.   Declares that a conversion shall not cause any reduction in the individual's class, grade, or salary.  Permits continued participation in the Foreign Service Retirement and Disability System by those converted to the Civil Service.  Prohibits retiring individuals in the Foreign Service based upon their relative performances for ten years or until they become eligible for their annuities.   Amends the Act providing certain basic authority for the Department of State to add provisions, presently found in the Foreign Service Act of 1946, concerning:  (1) gifts; (2) attorneys' services; (3) family employment opportunities; (4) vehicle use; (5) educational facilities;  (6) malpractice protection;  and (7) services to post employees.  Designates such Act as the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956.   Amends the Peace Corps Act, the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, and the Arms Control and Disarmament Act to conform to this Act.  Provides for lower pay for Foreign Service personnel assigned to the Peace Corps performing routine duties.  Makes the Chairman of the Development Assistance Committee a Federal employee for purposes of Civil Service benefits.   Repeals specified provisions of the Foreign Service Act of 1946, the Foreign Relations Authorization Acts, Fiscal Years 1979, 1978, and 1977, the Department of State Appropriations Authorization Act of 1973, the Act establishing a Foreign Service Information Officer Corps, the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, the Peace Corps Act, the International Development and Food Assistance Act of 1977, the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961, the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956, and the Foreign Service Annuity Adjustments Acts of 1952, 1956, 1958, 1960, and 1965, which are superceded by this Act.   Makes conforming amendments to the Asian Development Bank Act, the United Nations Participation Act of 1945, joint resolutions providing for membership in the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization and the World Health Organization, the African Development Fund Act, the Mutual Security Act of 1954, the International Atomic Energy Agency Participation Act of 1957, the Center for Cultural and Technical Interchange Between East and West Act of 1960, the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961, the Migration and Refugee Assistance Act of 1962, the International Development Cooperation Act of 1979, a 1954 agricultural stability Act, an Act providing for language training of Armed Forces dependents, the Defense Department Overseas Teachers Pay and Personnel Practices Act, the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, an Act providing for veterans' benefits for overseas Federal employees, and the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973.   Permits Binational Center Grantees with at least five years of satisfactory service to become participants in the Foreign Service retirement and disability system.   Entitles Federal employees who accept limited appointments in the Foreign Service to be reemployed in their former position or a higher position.  Includes Ambassadors at Large within level II of the Executive Schedule.  Authorizes pay advances for departures from outside the United States when such departure is officially authorized or ordered in the national interest or where there is imminent danger to the lives of employees or their families.  Makes conforming changes in the Civil Service premium pay and severance pay provisions.  Amends Civil Service provisions allowing attorney fees to be awarded in unfair labor practice and grievance proceedings, to include Foreign Service personnel within such coverage. Authorizes:  (1) separate maintenance allowances for employees or their families who are compelled or authorized to leave a foreign assignment post; (2) additional pay differentials for employees assigned to a post with an especially adverse environment; (3) advance pay on assignment to a foreign post;  and (4) a danger pay allowance.  Permits only one annual roundtrip for dependents (currently two permitted for college students).  Limits the amount of additional pay for assignments to adverse environments and dangerous places. Includes specified members of the Senior Foreign Service and the Foreign Service within the Civil Service leave provisions.  Authorizes home leave for employees whose assignment is terminated before two years at the convenience of the Government.  Exempts members of the Senior Foreign Service from limitations on accumulated leave. Deems periods of imprisonment of foreign national employees as creditable service for retirement benefits.  Makes conforming amendments to the Civil Service provisions.  Makes service performed after July 1, 1946, for specified international broadcasting networks creditable for purposes of Civil Service retirement benefits. Continues the effectiveness of actions taken under laws superceded by this Act, but does not affect the benefit rights of individuals entitled to such benefits prior to this Act.   Requires the Secretary of State to report to Congress, within 15 months and annually thereafter, on the implementation of this Act by agencies utilizing the Foreign Service personnel system.  Requires the Secretary to consult with the exclusive representative, if any, of the members of the Foreign Service respecting implementation of this Act.   Makes this Act effective 90 days after enactment. Makes the provisions for annuities for former spouses applicable only to those individuals who become a former spouse after enactment of this Act.",2025-09-02T13:57:02Z,https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-bill/3058
96-s-3005,96,s,3005,"A bill to amend the Education Amendments of 1978 to extend the reporting date and the availability of funds for the Commission on the Proposals for the National Academy of Peace and Conflict Resolution, and for other purposes.",International Affairs,1980-08-01,1980-08-01,Referred to Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources.,Senate,"Sen. Matsunaga, Spark M. [D-HI]",HI,D,M000250,0,"Amends the Education Amendments of 1978 to authorize the Commission on Proposals for the National Academy of Peace and Conflict Resolution to receive donations, bequests, and devisements to be used to carry out its functions. Extends the deadline for the Commission's final report to January 31, 1981.  Provides that funds appropriated for the Commission shall remain available for the fiscal year succeeding the fiscal year for which such funds were appropriated.",2025-04-21T12:24:17Z,https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-bill/3005
96-s-2986,96,s,2986,Foreign Service Act Amendment of 1980,International Affairs,1980-07-29,1980-07-29,Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.,Senate,"Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC]",NC,R,H000463,0,"Foreign Service Act Amendments of 1980 - Amends the Foreign Service Act of 1946 to establish a Foreign Service Schedule which shall apply to all members of the Foreign Service, who are U.S. citizens and whose salary is not otherwise specified (currently there are separate pay schedules for Foreign Service officers, reserve officers, staff officers, and employees).  Provides for additional compensation to be paid to such members in a specified lump sum which shall be exempt from income taxation. Directs the Secretary of State to designate and classify positions in the Department, the Agency for International Development, the International Communication Agency (ICA), and positions at Foreign Service posts.  Considers such positions to be subject to the civil service provisions.  Requires the Secretary to assign diplomats to appropriate positions. Sets forth the qualifications to each one of the 13 salary classes established by this Act. Requires the Director of the Office of Personnel Management to list Foreign Service appointees on the registers of persons eligible for civil service employment. Makes such individuals eligible for civil service employment if their Foreign Service employment is terminated. Makes the civil service labor-management provision applicable to the Foreign Service. Authorizes certain members of the Foreign Service to join or refrain from joining labor organizations.  Places the employees of the Department, the International Development Cooperation Agency, and the ICA in a single worldwide bargaining unit. Places members of the Foreign Service who are employees of the Departments of Agriculture, Commerce, and the Treasury in a separate worldwide bargaining unit.  Permits other civil service employees to merge with such units, if such units accept the merger. Increases the annuities of participants in the Foreign Service Retirement and Disability System.  Provides additional annuity increases for participants who were held hostage.",2025-09-02T13:57:02Z,https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-bill/2986
96-s-2964,96,s,2964,Comprehensive Hostage Compensation Act,International Affairs,1980-07-24,1980-07-24,Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.,Senate,"Sen. Heflin, Howell [D-AL]",AL,D,H000445,0,"Comprehensive Hostage Compensation Act - Conveys the blocked assets of a foreign country to the United States if such assets were blocked as a result of the holding hostage of U.S. citizens in violation of such foreign country's international obligations.  Establishes a claims fund in the U.S. Treasury, designated by the name of such foreign government, to receive such assets. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to use such fund to pay U.S. citizens held hostage or their legal representatives a specified amount based on the number of days such citizens were held hostage.  States that any remaining amounts in such fund shall be paid, in the following order of priority, to:  (1) the estates of military personnel who died while performing duties in connection with such hostages; (2) Federal agencies which have incurred expenses in connection with such hostages; and (3) miscellaneous receipts of the Treasury. Limits administrative expenses to five percent. Stipulates that such payments shall not divest U.S. claimants of their rights against such foreign government.  Exempts such payments from income and estate taxation.",2025-09-02T13:57:02Z,https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-bill/2964
96-s-2866,96,s,2866,Diplomatic Reciprocity Act,International Affairs,1980-06-24,1980-06-24,Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.,Senate,"Sen. Church, Frank [D-ID]",ID,D,C000388,0,"Diplomatic Reciprocity Act - Establishes the Diplomatic Services Corporation within the executive branch to: (1) assist in determining the privileges and immunities to which members of foreign missions are entitled; and (2) assist and provide necessary services and benefits to foreign missions. Requires foreign missions, if the Secretary of States deems if necessary, to apply to such Corporation: (1) for a certificate of compliance with this Act before obtaining any benefits or services; or (2) to obtain such benefits or services directly from such Corporation.  Authorizes the Corporation to pay a surcharge or meet other conditions before issuing such certification. Makes it unlawful for any person to contract to supply such benefits or services to foreign missions, unless the mission has obtained certification of compliance with this Act. Sets forth the powers of such Corporation. Authorizes other Federal agencies to provide services to, and accept services from such Corporation. Requires the Board of Directors to report semiannually to the Secretary and to Congress on the Corporation's activities. Grants tax-exempt status to such Corporation. Directs the heads of foreign missions to report to the Secretary concerning holdings or planned acquisitions of real property.  Requires any interest in such property which is denied to the United States by the respective sending country to be sold unless the sending country accords the United States a comparable right. Exempts buildings of foreign missions from District of Columbia zoning and building regulations.  Makes such buildings subject to the National Capital Park and Planning Commission.",2025-09-02T13:56:55Z,https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-bill/2866
96-s-2712,96,s,2712,To provide for the establishment of a Foreign Service grievance procedure.,International Affairs,1980-05-15,1980-05-15,Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.,Senate,"Sen. Bayh, Birch [D-IN]",IN,D,B000254,0,"Amends the Foreign Service Act of 1946 to provide a grievance procedure for Foreign Service officers and employees and their survivors. Directs the Secretary of State to promulgate regulations setting forth grievance procedures.  Entitles a grievant to file a grievance with a board of independent, distinguished U.S. citizens if informal procedures do not resolve the grievance. Requires a grievance to be filed within eight months after the occurrence giving rise to the grievance or the discovery of grounds for the grievance. Sets forth procedures to be followed by the board in considering the validity of a grievance.  Sets forth the rights of grievants. Makes the board's recommendations final and binding on all the parties, unless the Secretary determines that U.S. foreign policy or security will be adversely affected. Requires the grievant to elect between pursuing relief under this Act or under any other relief provisions. Authorizes judicial review of any regulations or actions of the Secretary or the board pursuant to this Act.",2025-01-14T19:00:46Z,https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-bill/2712
96-s-2714,96,s,2714,International Security and Development Cooperation Act of 1980,International Affairs,1980-05-15,1980-06-17,"Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate, H. R. 6942 passed in lieu.",Senate,"Sen. Church, Frank [D-ID]",ID,D,C000388,0,"(Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate, H.R. 6942 passed in lieu)  International Security and Development Cooperation Act of 1980 - =Title I: Military and Related Assistance Programs= - Amends the Arms Export Control Act to prohibit personnel performing defense services from giving training and advice that may engage U.S. personnel in combat activities (currently prohibited from giving training, advice, or other assistance regarding combat activities).  Requires the President to report to Congress if significant hostilities involve a country in which U.S. personnel are performing defense services.   Authorizes the President to enter into agreements for cooperative reciprocal training with Japan, Australia, and New Zealand.   Repeals current provisions which require ten percent of the principal amount of arms sales guarantees to be reserved, effective October 1, 1980.  Provides for the present reserve to remain available. Directs the President to report to Congress whenever the reserve falls below a specified amount. Credits amounts received from foreign governments and international organizations for claims to such reserve after claims based on such guarantees have been paid.  Requires annual reports to Congress concerning such reserve.   Authorizes appropriations for foreign military sales for fiscal year 1981. Stipulates that credits and loan guarantees may be made only to the extent provided in advance in appropriations acts.  Establishes separate ceilings on the total amount of credit and of loan guarantees authorized to be extended for fiscal year 1981. Increases the amount earmarked for Israel.  Makes a specified amount available only for the costs of relocating Israeli forces from the Sinai.  Earmarks a specified amount for Korea.  Exempts Israel from specified credit and loan guarantee restrictions for fiscal year 1981.  Releases Israel from a specified amount of its contractual liability to repay the United States.  Grants a ten year grace period before Egypt, the Sudan, Greece, and Turkey are required, and Somalia may be required, to begin repayment of the principal of loans guaranteed to finance credit sales of defense articles and services.   Repeals:  (1) the ceiling on arms sales which require an export license; and (2) time limits by which the President must report to Congress concerning certain applications for an export license.  Provides for a congressional veto of a proposed export license unless the President states that an emergency exists.   Authorizes the President to require exporters to keep the President informed of arms sale negotiations.  Requires that information on licensed commercial exports be included in the annual Arms Sales Proposal.  Directs the President to report to Congress concerning the transfer to third countries of specified defense articles and services before consenting to such transfer.   Directs the President to review the current U.S. Munitions List and recommend to Congress which items should be removed from license controls for exports to non-Communist countries because of their civilian application.  Expresses the sense of the Senate that items should be removed from such controls under the Arms Export Control Act and transferred to controls under the Export Administration Act if they:  (1) are not specifically designed for military uses; (2) do not contain sensitive technology; (3) are not related to nuclear weapons development or delivery; or (4) otherwise do not warrant continued export control under the Arms Export Control Act.   Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize the President to furnish military assistance to friendly countries or international organizations by transferring authorized funds for specified recipients to be used to meet obligations of such recipients for payment for arms sales under the Arms Export Control Act. Authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 1981 for military assistance with specified limitations on amounts for Portugal, Spain, Sudan, and the Philippines.  Increases the aggregate value of the drawdown of defense articles from Defense Department stocks, defense services, and military education and training authorized in emergencies. Extends the authority to furnish military assistance until September 30, 1982 or for five years after such assistance is authorized.   Decreases the value of additions of defense articles to stockpiles in foreign countries during fiscal year 1981.  Revises the list of foreign countries to which the President is authorized to assign members of the U.S. Armed Forces to manage security assistance programs by deleting Iran and Kuwait and adding Egypt.  Permits the number of defense attaches performing overseas management functions to exceed by up to six the number of attaches authorized on December 31, 1979.   Authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 1981 for international military education and training. Includes the additional costs of furnishing such training within the definition of ""value"".   Authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 1981 for peacekeeping operations.  Repeals the provision creating the Middle East special requirements fund.   Permits the President to make sales, extend credit, or issue guarantees under the Arms Export Control Act, as well as furnish assistance, without regard to statutory limitations if the President notifies the appropriate congressional committees that to do so is vital to U.S. security.   Prohibits the use of funds authorized by this title for military assistance to Nicaragua.   Directs the President to revoke the licenses for the export of any gas turbine engine cores for use in Iraqi navy frigates.   Amends the Export Administration Act to include the Senate Foreign Relations Committee among those committees which must be notified before export licenses may be approved for exports to countries supporting international terrorism.  Requires such notification of Congress be given 30 days before approval of a license. Revises the characteristics of exports requiring such notification to include goods which have a potential military capability, could be a significant part of an article having military capability, or would contribute to the military potential of such a country (currently applies to those exports which would make a significant contribution to the military potential of such country).   =Title II:  Economic Support Fund= - Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 1981 for the Economic Support Fund.  Earmarks specified amounts for Egypt and Israel, all of which are to be provided on a grant basis (currently two-thirds are provided on a grant basis).  Earmarks specified amounts for: (1) development programs on the West Bank and in Gaza; (2) Southern Africa programs (repeals current restrictions); (3) Cyprus relief; (4) Turkey (two-thirds to be provided on a grant basis); (5) Portugal; and (6) Sudan.   Directs the President to report to specified congressional committees every 60 days concerning implementation of the Declaration of Rights portion of the agreement signed at Lancaster House, London, England, if assistance is given to Zimbabwe.   Authorizes a specified portion of appropriated funds to be used in emergencies when U.S. national interests urgently require economic support to promote economic or political stability.   Exempts construction projects in Egypt, described in materials to Congress for fiscal years 1980 and 1981, from restrictions on the maximum amount of assistance which may be furnished without the express approval of Congress.   =Title III:  Development Assistance Programs= - Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 1981 for: (1) agriculture, rural development, and nutrition; (2) population planning and health programs (with a specified amount for population activities of the World Health Organization and the United Nations); (3) education and human resources development; (4) development of indigenous energy resources; (5) environmental programs; (6) Sahel development program; (7) international organizations and programs (with a specified amount for the U.N. Environmental Program); and (8) reimbursable development programs.   Revises the congressional policy regarding the use of private and voluntary organizations and cooperatives in overseas development to urge simplified procedures for the approval of programs to be carried out by such organizations.  Stipulates that prohibitions on assistance to countries shall not be construed to prohibit the continuation of assistance to such organizations.  Directs the President to take into consideration whether such continued support is in the U.S. national interest and to report to Congress regarding the reasons.   Decreases the amount due and payable during fiscal year 1981 to the United States from relatively least developed countries on development loans.   Permits expenses for orderly termination of programs to include funds to enable students abroad to complete their training.   Directs the Administrator of the Agency for International Development to encourage the ongoing work of private voluntary organizations to deal with world hunger problems abroad. Urges the Administrator to assist such organizations engaged in facilitating public discussion of hunger and related issues.   =Title IV:  Other Assistance Programs= - Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 1981 for: (1) American schools and hospitals abroad; (2) international narcotics control (with specified amounts of Pakistani currencies and credits available for assistance to Pakistan in addition to funds otherwise available); and (3) international disaster assistance.   Authorizes the use of funds appropriated for Colombia to stop the drug traffic for fixed-wing aircraft and other aviation services essential to the Colombian anti-narcotics enforcement program.   Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should:  (1) support relief operations in East Timor; (2) assist in reuniting families separated by recent developments in East Timor; (3) encourage Indonesia to allow access to East Timor by international journalists; and (4) reaffirm U.S. policy and increase funds to support the goal of reducing postharvest losses of food in developing countries.   =Title V:  Peace Corps= - Amends the Peace Corps Act to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 1981 for the Peace Corps and for any necessary increases. Increases the maximum amount authorized to meet unforeseen emergencies.   Amends the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973 to delete provisions providing for:  (1) an Associate Director for International Operations within ACTION; (2) Peace Corps representatives on the National Voluntary Service Advisory Council; and (3) advice and review by such Council of the Peace Corps.   =Title VI:  Miscellaneous Provisions= - Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to allow foreign assistance funds to be used to procure agricultural products outside the United States when the domestic price is less than parity if the commodity can not reasonably be procured in the United States in fulfillment of the objectives of a particular assistance program.   Prohibits the use of foreign aid for procurement of construction or engineering services from advanced developing countries which are internationally competitive.   Replaces the Auditor General with an Inspector General.  Makes such Inspector General responsible for security activities, as well as audit and investigative activities, of the agency administering development assistance and, to the extent requested, the U.S. International Development Cooperation Agency. Gives the Inspector General subpoena power. Sets forth additional duties of the Inspector General.  Authorizes the Inspector General to investigate employee complaints concerning the U.S. International Development Cooperation Agency. Exempts the Administrator of foreign aid programs from overseas personnel ceilings established under the Monitoring Overseas Direct Employment policy with regard to staffing field offices for the Inspector General.   Directs the Chairman of the Development Coordination Committee to include in the annual report to Congress information concerning the dollar value and the percentage of the gross national product of assistance provided by member countries of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development or the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries.   Permits economic support funds to be used to pay shipping differentials resulting from the use of U.S.-flag vessels.   Authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 1981 for the operating expenses for administering the international development programs.   Directs the President to report to Congress concerning:  (1) leases of defense property to foreign governments for more than six months; (2) the military capabilities and deployment of Soviet military personnel in Cuba; and (3) Soviet military assistance to Cuban armed forces.   Amends the Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act of 1954 to authorize the President to transfer up to 15 percent of the funds available between titles of such Act.   Directs the President to take into account a country's position with respect to the U.S. proposed boycott of the 1980 Summer Olympic games in Moscow in determining the levels of assistance to such country.   Considers Cubans arriving in the United States between January 1, 1980, and June 16, 1980, as refugees for the sole purpose of qualifying State and local governments for Federal assistance.  Directs the President to report to Congress on:  (1) whether Cubans and Haitians arriving in the United States after March 17, 1980, shall be designated as having refugee status pursuant to the Refugee Act of 1980; (2) costs of resettling such persons; and (3) proposals for the Federal Government to assume a greater share of such costs.   Exempts specified exports of uranium depleted in the isotope 235 from the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 and the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Act of 1978, when such exports are subject to controls pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act or the Export Administration Act of 1979.   Urges the President to secure greater international cooperation with respect to the resettlement of the Cubans which have fled or are attempting to flee Cuba.  Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should seek the discussion of such situation in an appropriate international forum.   Prohibits assistance to military or paramilitary operations in Angola unless the President determines that such assistance is in the U.S. national security interests.  Requires the President to report the amounts of and reasons for such assistance to specified congressional committees if such determination is issued.   Prohibits the use of authorized funds for the acquisition of any agricultural or banking enterprise in El Salvador.   Authorizes the President to arrange for the assumption of loans to the Caribbean Development Bank by the member recipients.   =Title VII:  Reduction of Authorization= - Reduces the aggregate amount of authorizations of appropriations by a specified amount excepting those for the Economic Support Fund and for operating expenses of the international development programs.   =Title VIII:= - Asserts that the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan and the seizure of Americans are fundamentally inconsistent with international law.  Declares that the formulation of effective actions to resolve such issues should be of the highest priority at the Venice Summit.  Requests the President to report the results of such deliberations to Congress.",2025-09-02T13:56:55Z,https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-bill/2714
96-s-2727,96,s,2727,"An original bill to authorize additional appropriations for the Department of State for the fiscal years 1980 and 1981 and for the Board for International Broadcasting for the fiscal year 1981, and for other purposes.",International Affairs,1980-05-15,1980-06-16,"Measure passed Senate, amended, roll call #210 (69-10).",Senate,"Sen. Church, Frank [D-ID]",ID,D,C000388,0,"(Measure passed Senate, amended, roll call #210 (69-10))  =Title I: Department of State= - Amends the Department of State Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1980 and 1981, to increase the authorization of appropriations to the State Department for fiscal year 1981 for the administration of foreign affairs, international organizations and conferences (also increased for fiscal year 1980), and migration and refugee assistance.  Decreases the authorization of appropriations for fiscal year 1981 for international commissions.  Raises the aggregate amount which may be spent during fiscal year 1981.   Amends the Taiwan Relations Act to authorize necessary appropriations for fiscal year 1981 to carry out such Act.  Earmarks a specified portion of the fiscal year 1981 authorization for the State Department's administration of foreign affairs to carry out such Act.   Amends the passport provisions to provide for the Secretary of State to prescribe a fee for issued passports which shall be paid into the U.S. Treasury (presently such fees are set at ten dollars for each passport and are paid quarterly).  Extends the period of validity of a passport from five years to ten years.   Prohibits the U.S. payment of its share of the annual expenses of the Hague Conference on Private International Law and of the International (Rome) Institute for the Unification of Private Law from exceeding ten percent of the total expenses after 1978 (currently seven percent).   Authorizes the use of funds appropriated to the State Department for International Organizations and Conferences for ceremonial gifts to international organizations. Earmarks a specified portion of such funds for U.S. contributions to the International Labor Organization.   Earmarks a specified portion of the funds authorized to be appropriated to the State Department for migration and refugee assistance for refugee activities in Africa and under the Economic Support Fund.  Reserves a specified portion of such funds for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees.   Creates the position of Assistant Secretary of State for Refugee Affairs.  Transfers authority for refugee affairs to such Assistant Secretary from the Assistant Secretary for Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs.   Prohibits the use of appropriated funds to close specified consulates.  Earmarks a specified portion of the funds authorized for the administration of foreign affairs to operate specified consulates.   Amends the United Nations Participation Act of 1945 to direct the President to appoint, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, a U.S. Representative to the Vienna Office of the United Nations.   Authorizes necessary appropriations for the U.S. share of the expenses of United Nations peacekeeping forces (presently limited to those in the Middle East).   Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1969 to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 1981 for the Inter-American Foundation.   Exempts private sector representatives on U.S. delegations to international telecommunications conferences, who are specifically designated as the U.S. representative with respect to a particular matter, from specified criminal code provisions on conflicts of interest.  Requires such representatives to have on file a financial disclosure report with the State Department.   =Title II: International Communication Agency= - Amends the United States Information and Educational Exchange Act of 1948 to permit any person, having special scientific, technical, or professional qualifications, in the employ or service of the U.S. Government to be assigned to a foreign government (presently restricted to U.S. citizens).   Authorizes the making of procurement contracts for periods which do not exceed five years if: (1) appropriations are adequate for the first fiscal year; (2) Government need is reasonably firm and continuing; (3) such contract will encourage effective competition or promote economy in performance and operation; and (4) such method will not inhibit small business participation.  Requires such contracts to be cancelled if funds are not available for continuation into subsequent fiscal years.   Revises the authority of the Director of the International Communication Agency (ICA) to purchase: (1) security vehicles for use abroad without regard to maximum price limitations; and (2) motion picture, radio, and television producers' liability insurance.   Provides for the principal assistant of an ICA Associate Director to perform the duties of any Associate Director who dies, resigns, or is sick or absent.   Amends the International Communication Agency Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1980 and 1981, to earmark a specified portion of the funds authorized to be appropriated to the ICA for the Belgian-American Educational Foundation.   =Title III: Board for International Broadcasting= - Amends the Board for International Broadcasting Act of 1973 to increase the authorization of appropriations for fiscal year 1981 for the Board for International Broadcasting.  Earmarks a specified portion of such authorization for the purpose of transferring Radio Free Europe and Radio Liberty positions to the United States.   =Title IV: Miscellaneous Provisions= - Amends the International Claims Settlement Act of 1949 to set forth the order of priority of claims to be paid by the Secretary of the Treasury from the special fund to pay claims against the People's Republic of China.  Requires a deduction in the amount otherwise payable to claimants allowed a Federal income tax deduction for claimed losses.   Authorizes appropriations for the Asia Foundation.   Directs the Secretary of State to designate a coal export officer for each U.S. diplomatic mission to monitor the requirements of the country for imported coal and the ability to import U.S. coal.  Directs the Secretaries of State, Energy, and Commerce to report semiannually to Congress concerning exports of coal to such countries.   Amends the International Claims Settlement Act of 1949 to provide for the determination of claims against Vietnam arising out of the taking of U.S. property interests.   Requires the Foreign Claims Settlement Commission of the United States to receive and determine the validity and amounts of claims by U.S. nationals against Vietnam arising on or after April 29, 1975.  Specifies the type of claims that may be considered.  Directs the Commission to certify the amount of loss suffered by each claimant.  Stipulates that the amount of any claim which has been assigned shall not exceed the amount of actual consideration paid by the last assignee.   Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to establish the Claims Fund for the payment of unsatisfied claims against Vietnam upon certification by the Commission.  Specifies the priority of payments on such claims.   Requires the Commission to complete its duties under this Act within three years.  Prohibits fees in excess of ten percent of the claim.   Makes specified provisions of existing law relating to the jurisdiction of the Commission, payment of claims, administrative procedure, and employee organizations applicable to the Commission.   Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize the Attorney General and the Secretary of State to jointly waive visa requirements for nonimmigrants: (1) applying for admission as visitors for business or pleasure for no more than 90 days; (2) from countries which extend reciprocal privileges to U.S. citizens; and (3) from countries which had a specified maximum nonimmigrant visa refusal rate.  Makes the status or classification adjustment provisions inapplicable to such aliens.   Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should negotiate a reduction in the U.S. share of assessed contributions to the United Nations and other international organizations and report the results to Congress.   Designates any U.S. program of radio broadcasts to Cuba as Radio Free Cuba.   Repeals provisions limiting evacuation payments to 60 days plus 120 days, if extended by the President.",2025-01-14T19:00:46Z,https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-bill/2727
96-s-2666,96,s,2666,A bill to authorize appropriations for the International Natural Rubber Agreement for fiscal year 1981.,International Affairs,1980-05-06,1980-06-16,Public Law 96-271.,Senate,"Sen. Church, Frank [D-ID]",ID,D,C000388,0,"(Measure passed Senate, amended)  Authorizes appropriations for the payment of U.S. contributions to the International Natural Rubber Agreement's buffer stock account.",2025-01-14T19:00:46Z,https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-bill/2666
96-s-2634,96,s,2634,"A bill to provide for making of payments to certain citizens and nationals of the United States held hostage in Iran, and for other purposes.",International Affairs,1980-04-30,1980-04-30,Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.,Senate,"Sen. Bentsen, Lloyd M. [D-TX]",TX,D,B000401,4,"Conveys all right to $1,000,000,000 of the blocked Iranian assets to the United States. Establishes the Iranian Claims Fund in the U.S. Treasury to contain such assets. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to use such Fund to pay specified amounts to the U.S. hostages held in Iran or their legal representatives. Directs the Secretary to make payments out of any remaining amounts to:  (1) the estates of those members of the uniformed services who died performing duties in response to the taking of the hostages; and (2) those Federal agencies which have incurred expenses while performing duties in response to the taking of the hostages.  Directs the Secretary to convey the balance into miscellaneous receipts of the Treasury. Declares that any payment made pursuant to this Act shall not be construed as having divested any U.S. claimant of any rights against Iran, subject to any claims agreement between Iran and the United States.",2025-01-14T19:00:46Z,https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-bill/2634
96-s-2581,96,s,2581,Hostage Relief Act of 1980,International Affairs,1980-04-17,1980-04-17,Referred to Senate Committee on Finance.,Senate,"Sen. Church, Frank [D-ID]",ID,D,C000388,13,"Hostage Relief Act of 1980 - Title I:  Amendments to Title 5 of the United States Code - Amends title 5 of the United States Code to direct the Secretary of the Treasury to establish a savings fund to which the head of an agency may allot all or a portion of the pay and allowances of any employee who is in a missing status on or after November 4, 1979, as the result of a hostile action against the United States. Requires interest on such fund to be compounded quarterly at the average rate paid on United States Treasury bills with three-month maturities issued during the calendar quarter immediately preceding the first day of the applicable pay period. Directs the President to issue regulations to authorize agency heads to reimburse for up to $25,000 in any calendar year any such employee, or dependent of such an employee, for necessary travel, rest and recuperation, private medical care, and other expenses related to the ordeal which are incurred on or after such date. Entitles the spouse of such an employee to reimbursement, for a certain time, for expenses incurred for tuition, books, fees, and subsistence while attending an educational or training institution. Extends to such employees the provisions of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act of 1940, deferring civil actions that affect property rights of such persons until their missing status is ended. Applies the provisions of this title to all citizens and resident aliens of the United States held hostage in Teheran at any time during November, 1979, and to their dependents and spouses, regardless of whether they are Federal employees. Title II:  Amendments to the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to exclude from the gross income of such an employee compensation received for active service for any month during the period of his or her missing status, or during which such employee was hospitalized as a result of wounds, injury, disease, or partial or total physical or mental disablement incurred during a hostile action against the United States.  Cancels the income taxes for any such employee who dies as a result of such hostile action, for the year in which death occurs and for all prior years during which the employee was in missing status. Authorizes spouses of such employees to file a joint income tax return. Defers the filing of an income tax return by such an employee until after 180 days following the termination of his or her missing status. Applies the provisions of this title to all citizens and resident aliens of the United States held hostage in Teheran at any time during November, 1979, regardless of whether they are Federal employees.  Applies the tax exclusion to non-employees only to the extent of the daily equivalent of the annual basic rate of pay in effect for level V of the Executive Schedule.",2025-09-02T13:56:53Z,https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-bill/2581
96-s-2555,96,s,2555,To authorize the President to impose higher or additional rates of duty on the products of any foreign country that does not cooperate with the United States in its diplomatic or economic initiatives to terminate actions by Iran with respect to United States diplomatic personnel and to prohibit the procurement of goods from any such country for use by the government of the United States.,International Affairs,1980-04-15,1980-04-15,Referred to Senate Committee on Finance.,Senate,"Sen. Bayh, Birch [D-IN]",IN,D,B000254,2,Authorizes the President to impose increased duties on the products of countries which are not cooperating with U.S. diplomatic and economic initiatives to terminate the unlawful actions of Iran with respect to U.S. diplomatic personnel.  Prohibits the President from waiving or deferring U.S. procurement restrictions when such additional duty is in effect.,2021-06-14T20:07:17Z,https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-bill/2555
96-s-2531,96,s,2531,"A bill to amend the United Nations Participation Act, certain passport authorities, the Foreign Service Act, and for other purposes.",International Affairs,1980-04-02,1980-04-02,Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.,Senate,"Sen. Church, Frank [D-ID]",ID,D,C000388,0,"Amends the United Nations Participation Act of 1945 to authorize the use of appropriated funds for living quarters for the staffs of U.S. representatives to the United Nations.  Directs the President to appoint, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, a U.S. representative to the Vienna office of the United Nations. Authorizes the use of funds appropriated to the State Department for International Organizations and Conferences for ceremonial gifts to international organizations. Authorizes necessary appropriations for the U.S. share of the expenses of United Nations peacekeeping forces (presently limited to those in the Middle East). Amends the passport provisions to provide for the Secretary of State to prescribe a fee for issued passports which shall be paid into the U.S. Treasury (presently such fees are set at ten dollars for each passport and are paid quarterly).  Extends the period of validity of a passport from five years to ten years. Amends the Foreign Service Act of 1946 to authorize the Secretary to pay the travel and relocation expenses of Foreign Service officers and employees assigned to State or local governments within the United States if such officer or employee agrees to remain in such assignment for at least one year.",2025-01-14T19:00:46Z,https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-bill/2531
96-s-2507,96,s,2507,A bill to authorize the President to impose higher or additional rates of duty on the products of any foreign country that does not cooperate with the United States in its diplomatic or economic initiatives in furtherance of the United Nations General Assembly Resolution relating to the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan and to prohibit the procurement of goods from any such country for use by the government of the United States.,International Affairs,1980-04-01,1980-04-01,Referred to Senate Committee on Finance.,Senate,"Sen. Bayh, Birch [D-IN]",IN,D,B000254,1,Authorizes the President to impose increased duties on the products of countries which are not cooperating with U.S. diplomatic and economic initiatives in furtherance of the United Nations General Assembly Resolution concerning the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. Prohibits the President from waiving or deferring U.S. procurement restrictions when such additional duty is in effect.,2021-06-14T20:06:59Z,https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-bill/2507
96-s-2445,96,s,2445,"A bill to provide additional authorization for fiscal year 1981, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 1982, and for other purposes.",International Affairs,1980-03-19,1980-03-19,Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.,Senate,"Sen. Church, Frank [D-ID]",ID,D,C000388,0,"Title I:  Department of State - Amends the Department of State Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1980 and 1981, to increase the authorization of appropriations to the State Department for fiscal year 1981 for the administration of foreign affairs, international organizations and conferences, and migration and refugee assistance. Repeals the ceilings on the aggregate amount spent on the administration of foreign affairs, international organizations and conferences, and international commissions. Amends the Taiwan Relations Act to authorize necessary appropriations for fiscal year 1981 to carry out such Act.  Earmarks a specified portion of the fiscal year 1981 authorization for the State Department's administration of foreign affairs to carry out such Act. Authorizes the necessary appropriations to the State Department for:  (1) any fiscal year for U.S. assessed contributions to international organizations;  and (2) fiscal year 1982. Removes the ceiling on authorized funds for the U.S. share of expenses of the Pan American Institute of Geography and History. Prohibits the U.S. payment of its share of the annual expenses of the Hague Conference on Private International Law and of the International (Rome) Institute for the Unification of Private Law from exceeding ten percent of the total expenses after 1978 (currently seven percent). Authorizes appropriations to the State Department for transfer to the appropriations available for the Department's overseas operations to cover fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates or overseas wage and price changes. Permits appropriation Acts to authorize the Secretary of State to transfer excess funds in other accounts to the Buying power maintenance account. Title II:  International Communication Agency - Authorizes necessary appropriations to the International Communication Agency for fiscal year 1982. Title III:  Board for International Broadcasting - Amends the Board for International Broadcasting Act of 1973 to increase the authorization of appropriations for fiscal year 1981 for the Board for International Broadcasting. Earmarks a specified portion of such authorization for the purpose of transferring Radio Free Europe and Radio Liberty positions to the United States.  Authorizes necessary appropriations to the Board for fiscal year 1982.",2025-01-14T19:00:46Z,https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-bill/2445
96-s-2423,96,s,2423,International Development and Security Cooperation Act of 1980,International Affairs,1980-03-14,1980-03-14,Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.,Senate,"Sen. Church, Frank [D-ID]",ID,D,C000388,0,"International Development and Security Cooperation Act of 1980 - Title I:  Amendments to the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 and Related Acts - Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 1981 for: (1) agriculture, rural development, and nutrition; (2) population planning and health programs; (3) education and human resources development; (4) development of indigenous energy resources; (5) Sahel development program; (6) American schools and hospitals abroad; (7) international organizations and programs; (8) international narcotics control; (9) international disaster assistance; (10) economic support fund; (11) peacekeeping operations; (12) military assistance (with specified limitations on amounts for Portugal, Spain, and the Philippines); (13) international military education and training; (14) reimbursable development programs; (15) operating expenses for administering the international development programs; and (16) the Institute for Scientific and Technological Cooperation. Stipulates that prohibitions on assistance to countries shall not be construed to prohibit the continuation of assistance to private and voluntary organizations and cooperatives.  Directs the President to take into consideration whether such continued support is in the U.S. national interest. Decreases the amount due and payable during fiscal year 1981 to the United States from relatively least developed countries on development loans. Repeals the Economic Support Fund regional programs. Authorizes the President to furnish military assistance to friendly countries or international organizations by transferring authorized funds for specified recipients to be used to meet obligations of such recipients for payment for arms sales under the Arms Export Control Act.  Increases the aggregate value of the drawdown of defense articles from Defense Department stocks, defense services, and military education and training authorized in emergencies. Extends the authority to furnish military assistance until September 30, 1982 or for five years after such assistance is authorized. Decreases the value of additions of defense articles to stockpiles in foreign countries during fiscal year 1981.  Revises the list of foreign countries to which the President is authorized to assign members of the U.S. Armed Forces to manage security assistance programs by deleting Iran and Kuwait and adding Egypt.  Permits the number of defense attaches performing overseas management functions to exceed by up to six the number of attaches authorized on December 31, 1979. Repeals provisions which: (1) set conditions on funds for Inter-American regional military education and training programs; and (2) require the President to justify international military training to Congress. Allows foreign assistance funds to be used to procure agricultural products outside the United States when the domestic price is less than parity if the commodity can not reasonably be procured in the United States in fulfillment of the objectives of a particular assistance program. Permits the President to make sales, extend credit, or issue guaranties under the Arms Export Control Act, as well as furnish assistance, without regard to statutory limitations if to do so is vital to U.S. security. Permits expenses for orderly termination of programs to include funds to enable students abroad to complete their training. Gives the Auditor General subpoena power. Title II:  Amendments to the Arms Export Control Act - Amends the Arms Export Control Act to delete: (1) prohibitions against the use of U.S. military personnel performing defense services sold under such Act to train, advise, or otherwise assist combat activities; and (2) the provision allowing the President to waive certain charges for sales that would advance foreign procurement in the United States under the coproduction arrangements. Authorizes the President to sell or contract to sell design or construction services to eligible countries or international organizations if the United States is paid in full in advance for the costs of furnishing such services.  Makes such sales subject to the statutory provisions applicable to defense articles and services. Authorizes appropriations for foreign military sales for fiscal year 1981.  Stipulates that credits and loan guarantees may be made only to the extent provided in advance in appropriations acts.  Establishes separate ceilings on the total amount of credit and of loan guarantees authorized to be extended for fiscal year 1981.  Makes a specified amount available only for the costs of relocating Israeli forces from the Sinai. Exempts Israel from specified credit and loan guarantees restrictions for fiscal year 1981.  Releases Israel from a specified amount of its contractual liability to repay the United States.  Grants a ten year grace period before Egypt, the Sudan, and Turkey are required to begin repayment of the principal of loans guaranteed to finance credit sales of defense articles and services. Requires the President to submit written certification to Congress concerning the transfer of defense articles and services only if such transfer involves major defense articles or services valued above specified amounts to countries other than Japan, Australia, New Zealand, and members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.  Exempts letters of offer to sell and applications for licenses to export, defense articles and services to such nations from certification requirements. Title III:  Miscellaneous Provisions - Authorizes necessary appropriations for fiscal year 1982.",2025-09-02T13:56:42Z,https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-bill/2423
96-s-2302,96,s,2302,"A bill to amend Public Law 90-553, to authorize the transfer, conveyance, lease and improvement of, and construction on, certain property in the District of Columbia, for use as a headquarters site for an international organization, as sites for governments of foreign countries, and for other purposes.",International Affairs,1980-02-19,1980-02-19,Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.,Senate,"Sen. Church, Frank [D-ID]",ID,D,C000388,0,"Amends the Act providing for the location of foreign government and international organization offices within a specified area in the District of Columbia to authorize the Secretary of State to develop in coordination with the Administrator of General Services (GSA) or to exchange, as well as sell or lease, property in such area for such purpose.  Increases the specified area available for such purpose.  Designates such Act as the International Center Act. Repeals provisions regarding a headquarters building for the Organization of American States within such area. Authorizes the GSA to design, construct and equip a headquarters building, legation building, or related facilities, on property within such area, if so requested by any foreign government or international organization. Requires any such buildings constructed in such area to be subject to the approval of the National Capital Planning Commission. Includes demolition or removal of existing structures and site preparation within the services to be provided by the Secretary, GSA, and the D.C. government within or contiguous to such area.  Includes such services for other utilities and related improvements within such authority. Permits the Secretary to retain a reserve for maintenance of public improvements out of the proceeds from the sale, exchange, or lease of such property to foreign governments or international organizations.",2025-01-14T19:00:46Z,https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-bill/2302
96-s-2257,96,s,2257,A bill authorizing continuing appropriations for the Lithuania legation.,International Affairs,1980-02-04,1980-02-04,Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.,Senate,"Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA]",PA,R,H000456,2,Authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 1981 to the legation of Lithuania in the United States. Authorizes the Charge d'Affaires of such legation to administer such funds for the operation of the legation and compensation of personnel.  Stipulates that the diplomatic corps of such legation must be of Lithuanian parentage and may not be U.S. citizens.,2025-01-14T19:00:46Z,https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-bill/2257
96-s-2217,96,s,2217,Special Afghanistan and Somalian Refugee Relief Act,International Affairs,1980-01-24,1980-01-24,Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.,Senate,"Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA]",MA,D,K000105,0,"Special Afghanistan and Somalian Refugee Relief Act - Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize the President to furnish assistance for refugees from Afghanistan and Somalia, through the United Nations and other international agencies to the maximum extent possible. Directs the President to report to the appropriate congressional committees regarding the obligation of funds pursuant to this Act.",2025-09-02T13:56:42Z,https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-bill/2217
96-s-2194,96,s,2194,A bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize special Azores earthquake relief and reconstruction assistance.,International Affairs,1980-01-22,1980-03-03,Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.,Senate,"Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI]",RI,D,P000193,0,Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize the President to furnish disaster relief and reconstruction assistance to the Azores to alleviate the suffering caused by a recent earthquake. Authorizes additional appropriations for such purposes.  Permits obligations incurred prior to enactment of appropriations to be charged to appropriations authorized by this Act.,2025-01-14T19:00:46Z,https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-bill/2194
96-s-2197,96,s,2197,"A bill to credit, for certain purposes, each employee of the Federal Government and each member of a uniformed service who was seized and held hostage by terrorist forces in Iran with one year of service in addition to all other periods of service to which such employee or member is entitled to be credited.",International Affairs,1980-01-22,1980-01-22,Referred to Senate Committee on Armed Services.,Senate,"Sen. Baucus, Max [D-MT]",MT,D,B000243,2,Credits each Federal employee and each member of the uniformed services held hostage in Iran with one year's credit for pay and retirement purposes.,2025-01-14T19:03:55Z,https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-bill/2197
96-s-2141,96,s,2141,A bill to establish priorities in the payment of claims against the People's Republic of China.,International Affairs,1979-12-17,1979-12-17,Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.,Senate,"Sen. Javits, Jacob K. [R-NY]",NY,R,J000064,4,Amends the International Claims Settlement Act to direct the Secretary of the Treasury to deduct from amounts deposited in a special fund to pay claims against the People's Republic of China the lesser of: (1) the expenses incurred by the Foreign Claims Settlement Commission and the Treasury Department in administering such claims; or (2) five percent of such amounts. Sets forth the order of priority of claims to be paid by the Secretary from such special fund. Requires a deduction in the amount otherwise payable to claimants allowed a Federal income tax deduction for claimed losses.,2025-01-14T19:00:46Z,https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-bill/2141
96-s-2103,96,s,2103,Department of Peace Organization Act of 1979,International Affairs,1979-12-07,1979-12-07,Referred to Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs.,Senate,"Sen. Matsunaga, Spark M. [D-HI]",HI,D,M000250,2,"Department of Peace Organization Act of 1979 - Title I:  Department of Peace - Establishes a Department of Peace to:  (1) develop and recommend to the President plans to foster peace; and (2) cooperate with other nations in research and planning for the peaceful resolution of international conflicts.  Provides for the appointment of a Secretary of Peace. Requires the Secretary to make recommendations for the peaceful settlement of current international controversies in which the United States has or claims an interest.  Directs the Secretary to establish a Cultural Exchange Division to assist the interchange of ideas between private groups in the United States and those in other countries. Provides for the appointments of an Under Secretary of Peace, four Assistant Secretaries of Peace, and a General Counsel. Transfers the following agencies and functions to the Department:  (1) the International Development Cooperation Agency; (2) the ACTION Agency; (3) the functions of the President under the Peace Corps Act; (4) the U.S. Arms Control and Disarmament Agency; (5) the functions of the Secretary of State relating to U.S. participation in specialized international agencies in the economic, social, cultural, educational, health, and related fields; and (6) other functions determined by the President to relate primarily to the Department's functions. Directs the Secretary to prepare and transmit to Congress a proposed codification of all laws which authorize functions transferred to the Secretary by this title. Title II:  National Peace Academy - Establishes a National Peace Academy in the Department to train U.S. citizens for service in programs promoting international and domestic understanding and peace.  Provides for a Director, staff, and instructors for the Academy. Establishes a Board of Trustees of the Academy to advise the Secretary on the operation of the Academy.  Specifies the composition of the Board. Sets forth the duties of the Board. Authorizes 150 students at the Academy.  Entitles students to stipends and travel and transportation allowances.  Specifies elements to be included in the course of instruction. Requires students to agree to complete the course of instruction and accept employment for at least two years with an international organization engaged in promoting international understanding and peace. Title III:  United States Peace Award Commission - Establishes the U.S. Peace Award Commission in the Department to make awards to U.S. citizens and foreign citizens who have made notable contributions to peace and conflict resolution. Directs the Commission to develop a method for distributing the awards that maximizes public awareness of the goals of the awards. Specifies the composition of the Commission. Provides for a Director and a staff of the Commission.  Sets forth the administrative authority of the Commission. Title IV:  General Provisions - Sets forth the administrative authority of the Secretary. Provides for the transfer of personnel in connection with the functions transferred to the Department. Directs the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to make additional incidental dispositions that are determined to be necessary. Requires the Secretary to report annually to the President for submission to Congress on the Department's activities. Amends the United Nations Participation Act of 1965 to direct the Secretary of Peace to advise the President on appointments to the United Nations or its related organizations.",2025-09-02T13:56:36Z,https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-bill/2103
96-s-2076,96,s,2076,An original bill to require the President to terminate sanctions against Zimbabwe-Rhodesia under certain circumstances.,International Affairs,1979-12-04,1979-12-11,Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.,Senate,"Sen. Church, Frank [D-ID]",ID,D,C000388,0,"Requires the President to terminate sanctions against Zimbabwe-Rhodesia by the earlier of: (1) the date of the arrival of and assumption of duties by a British Governor; or (2) January 31, 1980, unless it is determined that such termination is not in the U.S. national interest.  Authorizes Congress to reject such a determination and terminate such sanctions.",2025-01-14T19:00:46Z,https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-bill/2076
96-s-2012,96,s,2012,Special Central American and Caribbean Assistance Act of 1979,International Affairs,1979-11-15,1980-01-29,"Measure passed Senate, amended, roll call #17 (55-34).",Senate,"Sen. Church, Frank [D-ID]",ID,D,C000388,0,"(Measure passed Senate, amended, roll call #17 (55-34))  Special Central American and Caribbean Security Assistance Act of 1979 - Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize appropriations for economic assistance to Nicaragua and Honduras.   Authorizes appropriations for guaranteeing the financing of credit sales of defense articles and services and for military education and training in Central America and the Caribbean.   Directs the President to report quarterly to Congress on assistance for Nicaragua from the United States and other sources, until all of the funds authorized above have been expended.",2025-01-14T19:00:46Z,https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-bill/2012
96-s-1866,96,s,1866,Indochina Migration and Refugee Assistance Act Amendment of 1979,International Affairs,1979-10-09,1979-10-09,Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.,Senate,"Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA]",CA,D,C000877,1,"Indochina Migration and Refugee Assistance Act Amendment of 1979 - Amends the Indochina Migration and Refugee Assistance Act of 1975 to permit funds authorized to be appropriated for refugee assistance to be available for obligation through September 30, 1983 (presently, 1981).",2025-09-02T13:56:27Z,https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-bill/1866
96-s-1833,96,s,1833,A bill to amend the International Claims Settlement Act of 1949 to allow recovery by United States nationals for losses incurred in Vietnam.,International Affairs,1979-09-28,1979-09-28,Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.,Senate,"Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT]",VT,D,L000174,1,"Amends the International Claims Settlement Act of 1949 to provide for the determination of claims against Vietnam arising out of the taking of U.S. property interests. Requires the Foreign Claims Settlement Commission of the United States to receive and determine the validity and amounts of claims by U.S. nationals against Vietnam.  Specifies the type of claims that may be considered. Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to establish the Claims Fund for the payment of unsatisfied claims against Vietnam upon certification by the Commission.  Specifies the priority of payments on such claims. Requires the Commission to complete its duties under this Act within three years.  Prohibits fees in excess of ten percent of the claim. Makes specified provisions of existing law relating to the jurisdiction of the Commission, payment of claims, administrative procedure, and employee organizations applicable to the Commission.",2025-01-14T19:00:46Z,https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-bill/1833
96-s-1668,96,s,1668,A bill to authorize additional appropriations for the Department of State for migration and refugee assistance for fiscal years 1980 and 1981.,International Affairs,1979-08-03,1979-11-02,"Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate, H. R. 4955 passed in lieu.",Senate,"Sen. Church, Frank [D-ID]",ID,D,C000388,1,"(Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate, H.R. 4955 passed in lieu)  Amends the Department of State Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1980 and 1981, to authorize the appropriation of additional funds to the State Department for Migration and Refugee Assistance for fiscal years 1980 and 1981.   Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to permit the President to transfer up to $30,000,000 of the funds available for other foreign assistance programs to the international disaster assistance program for humanitarian assistance to Cambodia.   Amends the Indochina Migration and Refugee Assistance Act of 1975 to delete the percentage limitations on the amount of assistance authorized to be provided to Indochina refugees.   Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize the President to furnish humanitarian assistance to Cambodia.  Authorizes appropriations for such purpose. Permits obligations already incurred to be charged against such authorized appropriations.  Stipulates that nothing shall be interpreted as recognizing any group claiming to be the Government of Cambodia.   Requires all funds for such assistance to be provided, to the maximum extent practicable, through international agencies and private voluntary organizations.   Directs the President to report to Congress on the estimated total costs to the Federal, State, and local governments for refugee assistance.",2025-01-14T19:00:46Z,https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-bill/1668
96-s-1494,96,s,1494,Panama Canal Defense Act of 1979,International Affairs,1979-07-12,1979-07-12,Referred to Senate Committee on Armed Services.,Senate,"Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC]",NC,R,H000463,0,"Panama Canal Defense Act of 1979 - States the authority for this legislation.  Stipulates that acceptance of payments by Panama under the provisions of this Act constitutes recognition of the rightful exercise of sovereignty by the United States in the Canal Zone under the terms of earlier treaties. Title I:  Administration and Regulations - Chapter I: Panama Canal Commission - Establishes the Panama Canal Commission to operate and maintain the Panama Canal, subject only to the direction of the Secretary of Defense.  Requires the President to appoint an Administrator, a Deputy Administrator, and a Chief Engineer with the advice and consent of the Senate. Establishes a Panama Canal Consultative Committee to advise the United States and Panama on policy affecting the Canal.  Authorizes the President to establish a Joint Commission on the Environment with Panama to review periodically the environmental impact of the Panama Canal Treaty of 1977. Provides for a military officer to assume jurisdiction over the Canal if the United States or Panama is at war or war is imminent.  Directs the United States Ambassador to Panama to coordinate the transfer of functions to be assumed by Panama pursuant to the Panama Canal Treaty of 1977. Requires each officer and employee of the Panama Canal Commission and each member of the Commission's Supervisory Board to take an oath to discharge faithfully the duties of his office or employment.  Requires the Board to adopt a code of conduct applicable to members of the Board and Commission personnel.  Directs the Commission to investigate allegations of violations of such code and to recommend to the President that any member of the Board or Commission officer or employee who is the subject of such allegations be suspended pending judicial proceedings. Establishes an Office of Ombudsman within the Panama Canal Commission to receive complaints and suggestions from Government personnel concerning administrative problems caused by implementation of the Panama Canal Treaty of 1977 and related agreements. Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should negotiate with Panama to arrange the stationing of U.S. military forces in the former Canal Zone after the expiration of the Treaty. Chapter 3: Employees - Authorizes the Panama Canal Commission to appoint, fix the compensation of, and define the duties of officers and employees necessary for the management, operation, and maintenance of the Canal.  Permits officers and employees of other Federal departments or agencies to serve as employees or officers of the Commission. Sets forth provisions relating to transfers of Federal employees, compensation of certain military individuals, cost-of-living allowances, educational travel benefits, privileges and immunities, and inapplicability of certain benefits to certain noncitizens. Directs the President to establish a Panama Canal Employment System in accordance with applicable Treaty requirements and provisions of law.  States that such system shall be based on merit and conform as far as possible to the policies, principles and standards applicable in the competitive service. Requires agency heads to establish written employment standards and rates of basic compensation. Requires uniform application of standards and rates regardless of whether the employee is a citizen of the United States or Panama.  Makes provisions for recruitment and retention renumeration and benefits. Stipulates the procedure for review and appeals of classifications, grades, and pay levels. Provides for terms and conditions of employment for employees transferred to the Commission similar to those available prior to transfer.  Exempts teachers formerly employed by the Canal Zone Government, who were transferred, from the Defense Department Overseas Teachers Pay and Personnel Practices Act. Makes provisions for United States citizens employed by the Panama Canal Company or the Canal Zone Government and who separate from such employment to be placed in vacant Federal jobs in the United States.  Makes similar provisions for other executive agency employees whose positions are eliminated. Stipulates that no spending authority for transferred employees shall take effect before October 1, 1979. Sets forth retirement provisions.  Prohibits payments on annuities accruing before October 1, 1979 by reason of these amendments.  Makes the United States Attorney an employee of the Commission.  Makes Federal labor-management provisions applicable to Federal employees in the Canal Zone. Chapter 5:  Funds and Accounts - Terminates the Treasury accounts for the Canal Zone Government and the Panama Canal Company.  Transfers the Company's funds to the Panama Canal Commission Fund. Authorizes appropriations to the Commission as necessary.  Authorizes the Secretary of Treasury to establish a Panama Canal Emergency Fund.  Prohibits the appropriation of funds to the Commission in excess of the revenues in the Commission's Fund. Requires the Commission to establish and maintain its accounts pursuant to the Accounting and Auditing Act of 1950.  Directs the Commission to report annually to the President and Congress.  Makes provisions for the Commission to reimburse other Federal agencies for retirement and benefit payments. Requires the Department of Defense to reimburse the Commission for maintaining defense facilities in standby condition.  Authorizes Defense appropriations to be made available for educational and health care activities.  Permits the Commission to aid military post offices in the proper distribution of mail. Terminates the Canal Zone postal service. Provides for the redemption and payment of securities, postal savings certificates, and other accounts.  Permits the Commission and the U.S. Postal Service to enter into agreements to meet obligations only to the extent such amounts are provided for in appropriation Acts. Requires the Commission to make those payments required pursuant to the Treaty to Panama.  Prohibits payments to Panama if the President or Congress by concurrent resolution determines that Panama is interfering in the internal affairs of another State.  Requires the Commission to reimburse the U.S. Treasury for all expenses incurred in implementing the Treaty during 1978 and 1979. Permits the Commission to provide services and materials to Panama at rates agreed to by the Commission and Panama.  Authorizes the Commission to provide disaster relief to Panama.  Sets forth conditions on the transfer of property to Panama. Chapter 7:  Claims for Injuries to Persons or Property - Authorizes the Commission to pay claims up to $120,000 arising from the operation of the Canal or related facilities, including for injuries to vessels, cargo, crew, or passengers passing through the Canal.  Sets for the measure of damages for injuries to a vessel.  Permits aggrieved persons to appeal a claims determination by the Commission to the U.S. District Court for Eastern Louisiana. Directs the President to establish a Board of Local Inspectors to investigate any accidents or injuries giving rise to a claim. Chapter 9: Public Property - Provides for the reversion of the Panama Canal Company's property, assets, and liabilities to the United States.  Authorizes the Commission to use such property as necessary. Authorizes the transfer of property, including the Panama Railroad, to Panama pursuant to the Treaty. Sets forth conditions to such transfer. Chapter 10:  Tolls for Use of Canal - Authorizes the President to prescribe rules for the measurement of vessels and tolls to be levied for the use of the Canal.  Sets forth certain bases and procedures for setting or adjusting tolls.  Permits a toll surcharge to be established for the recovery of interest, depreciation, and capital improvement costs.  Places limitations on the amount of tolls. Defines the basis for computation of interest on the investment of the United States in the Canal, to be included in the formula for toll rates. Chapter 11:  General Regulations I: - Authorizes the President and the Commission to make regulations concerning their respective areas of responsibility. Chapter 13:  Shipping and Navigation - Authorizes the President to regulate the operation and navigation of the Canal.  Provides for inspections of vessels. Title II: Treaty Transition Period - Chapter 1: Laws Continued in Force - Continues those laws in force during the transition period that are not inconsistent with the Treaty. Chapter 2:  Courts - Continues the jurisdiction of the U.S. District Court for the Canal Zone in accordance with Treaty provisions.  Provides for the extension of terms of certain offices as agreed by the United States and Panama.  Repeals the requirements that certain court officials reside in the Canal Zone. Amends the Canal Zone Code to authorize the chief judge of the U.S. judicial circuit in which the district court lies to designate a special district judge to act when necessary pursuant to the U.S. Code provisions relating to the assignment of judges.  Continues the magistrates' courts for 30 months, unless terminated earlier by the President. Chapter 3:  Attorneys - Amends the Canal Zone Code to authorize the district judge to prescribe an appropriate oath for attorneys admitted to practice in the Canal Zone. Chapter 4:  Transition Authority - Authorizes the President to exercise any transition authority not contrary to other laws, agreements, or the Treaty. Provides for the transfer to the custody of the Attorney General of prisoners sentenced to terms in excess of one year by the U.S. District Court for the Canal Zone and for issuance of regulations by the Commission for management of prisoners in jails in the Canal Zone. Title III:  General Provisions - Chapter 1: Cemeteries - Authorizes appropriations to implement Reservation (3) to the Resolution of Ratification of the Treaty providing for the removal, transportation and reinterment of the remains of United States citizens presently interred in Canal Zone cemeteries. Chapter 2:  Immigration - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to include immigrants who have been employees of the Panama Canal Company, the Canal Zone Government, or the U.S. Government in the Zone within the category of special immigrants. Waives specified conditions of inadmissibility to the United States for such immigrants until the end of the transition period.  Limits the number of such immigrants to 7,500. Chapter 3:  Reports; Amendments; Repeals and Redesignation, Effective Date - Requires the President to report annually on the status of the exercise of the rights and responsibilities of the U.S. during the life of the Treaty. Makes certain technical and conforming amendments. Repeals certain Canal Zone Code provisions relating to: (1) administration and regulation; (2) divisions and terms of the district court; and (3) extradition of fugitives from Panama.  Repeals: (1) the applicability of the Arms Export Control Act to the Canal Zone; and (2) the authority of the Canal Zone Governor to regulate anchorage and movement of vessels in a national emergency. Redesignates provisions of the Canal Zone Code not repealed by this Act as the ""Panama Canal Code"". Makes this Act effective on the date the Treaty enters into force unless otherwise provided.",2025-09-02T13:56:15Z,https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-bill/1494
96-s-1450,96,s,1450,Foreign Service Act of 1979,International Affairs,1979-07-09,1979-07-09,Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.,Senate,"Sen. Church, Frank [D-ID]",ID,D,C000388,0,"Title I:  The Foreign Service Act of 1979 - Foreign Service Act of 1979 - Sets forth the objectives and functions of the Foreign Service. Consolidates the authority of the Secretary of State to administer, direct, and regulate the Foreign Service.  Authorizes the heads of other agencies, which utilize Foreign Service personnel, to exercise the Secretary's functions over such personnel in their agency, with specified exceptions.  Provides for the appointment of a Director General to assist the Secretary in the management of the Foreign Service and an Inspector General.  Directs the President to establish a Board of the Foreign Service to advise the Secretary. Stipulates that the Secretary shall appoint all members of the Foreign Service other than chiefs of mission, ambassador at large, career members of the Senior Foreign Service, or Foreign Service officers, which shall be appointed by the President by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.  Sets forth criteria for chief of mission, Senior Foreign Service and career appointments.  Prohibits initially assigning a Foreign Service Officer candidate higher than class 4 of the Foreign Service Schedule unless specified conditions exist.  Authorizes the Secretary to recall retired career Foreign Service members to any appropriate class.  Stipulates that limited appointments not exceed five years.  Provides for renewable limited appointments of family members of government personnel assigned abroad.  Authorizes the commissioning as a diplomatic and/or consular officer of any member of the Foreign Service who is a U.S. citizen. Provides for the salaries of Chiefs of Mission and the Senior Foreign Service (the latter comparable to that for the Civil Service Senior Executive Service).  Includes those employees, whose salaries are not otherwise provided for, under a Foreign Service Schedule similar to the Civil Service General Schedule. Authorizes the Secretary to assign each member appointed to the Foreign Service to an appropriate salary class, except those whose salary is determined by the terms of the appointment. Makes members of the Senior Foreign Service eligible for performance pay similar to that available to members of the Senior Executive Service. Provides for within- class salary increases under the Foreign Service Schedule unless the individual does not meet the class standards of performance.  Authorizes the Secretary to grant additional increases in salary for meritorious service.  Authorizes the Secretary to regulate local compensation plans for the guidance of all Federal agencies.  Sets forth provisions concerning salaries of consular agents and compensation of foreign nationals imprisoned by reason of their employment by the U.S. Government.  Provides extra compensation for:  (1) temporary service as a principal officer; or (2) regular work substantially in excess of normal requirements. Directs the Secretary to classify all positions to be occupied by members of the Foreign Service.  Permits such positions to be filled by personnel of other Federal agencies.  Authorizes the Secretary to assign members of the Foreign Service to non-Foreign Service positions.  Provides that career personnel of the Foreign Service shall be expected to serve abroad for substantial portions of their careers. Requires all promotions of members of the Senior Foreign Service or under the Foreign Service Schedule to be based on the recommendations and rankings of selection boards.  Sets forth the criteria for promotion into the Senior Foreign Service.  Prescribes the basis for selection board review. Authorizes the Secretary to make a promotion or grant an award of performance pay or salary increase on the recommendations of other specified boards. Authorizes the Secretary to prescribe the maximum time during which Senior Foreign Service members, Foreign Service officers, and other designated Foreign Service personnel may remain in a salary class without a promotion.  Permits limited extensions of career appointments in the case of those whose maximum time in class expires.  Stipulates that a member shall be retired from the Foreign Service if such member fails to meet prescribed standards of performance.  Provides retirement benefits for those who must retire. Stipulates that the exclusive administrative procedure for challenging a separation for cause from the Foreign Service is before the Foreign Grievance Board.  Sets forth provisions concerning termination of limited and temporary appointments and of consular agents and foreign national employees. Directs the Secretary to operate the Foreign Service Institute and to provide training and counseling to members of the Foreign Service and their families.  Requires the Secretary to establish foreign language proficiency requirements for Foreign Service members assigned abroad. Sets forth provisions concerning the Foreign Service Retirement and Disability System. Requires the consent of a spouse who has resided with a member for ten years or more before the member participant may waive or reduce the survivor's annuity.  Gives credit for annuity purposes for periods of internment of persons of Japanese ancestry during World War II.  Permits an annuitant to assign amounts from the annuity.  Directs the Secretary to make payments, otherwise due an annuitant, to another person pursuant to a divorce decree or court-approved property settlement. Sets forth provisions concerning travel expenses, health care benefits, and representation allowances. Sets forth labor-management provisions applicable to all members of Foreign Service, including former members, but excluding management officials, confidential employees, consular agents, and strikers, in the Department of State, International Communication Agency, and the International Development Cooperation Agency.  Authorizes the President to exclude other offices or posts for national security purposes or in emergency situations. Sets forth labor and management rights. Establishes the Foreign Service Labor Relations Board to supervise representation elections, certify exclusive bargaining agents, and resolve complaints of unfair labor practices.  Provides for judicial review and enforcement of the Board's actions. Establishes a Foreign Service Impasse Disputes Panel to assist in resolving negotiating impasses. Stipulates that the Department shall constitute a single worldwide bargaining unit. Sets forth the duties and rights of the exclusive representative.  Establishes a grievance procedure for disputes arising out of the implementation of collective bargaining agreements.  Defines unfair labor practices.  Requires labor organizations to meet certain standards of conduct.  Provides for union dues and use of official time. Sets forth provisions regarding the grievance procedure.  Stipulates that members of a bargaining unit may be represented only by the exclusive representative. Permits the Department and the exclusive representative to negotiate certain aspects of the grievance procedure.  Establishes the Foreign Service Grievance Board to resolve grievances. Requires the Foreign Service to be administered in conformity with the Civil Service and other government systems with regard to personnel and retirement.  Gives the Secretary exclusive authority over specific Foreign Service functions. Title II:  Transition, Amendments to Other Laws, Repeals and Miscellaneous Provisions - Directs the Secretary to convert present members of the Foreign Service, who are available for assignment abroad, to the appropriate classes in the Foreign Service Schedule.  Permits Foreign Service officers and Foreign Service Reserve officers, with class 2 or higher appointments and available for world-wide assignment, to request appointment to the Senior Foreign Service.  Requires those eligible, who do not elect to enter the Senior Foreign Service, to retire within three years.  Requires the conversion of present members of the Foreign Service, who are not available for world-wide assignment, to the Civil Service in a comparable grade. Stipulates that a conversion shall not cause any reduction in the individual's class, grade, or salary.  Permits continued participation in the Foreign Service Retirement and Disability System by those converted to the Civil Service . Amends the Act providing certain basic authority for the Department of State to add provisions, presently found in the Foreign Service Act of 1946, concerning:  (1) gifts; (2) attorneys; (3) family employment opportunities; (4) vehicle use; (5) educational facilities; (6) malpractice protection; and (7) services to post employees. Amends the Peace Corps Act, the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, and the Arms Control and Disarmament Act to conform to this Act. Permits the extension or renewal of limited appointments of Foreign Service personnel for the Arms Control and Disarmament Agency. Includes Ambassadors at Large  within level II of the Executive Schedule. Amends Civil Service provisions allowing attorney fees to be awarded in unfair labor practice and grievance proceedings to include Foreign Service personnel within such coverage.  Exempts members of the Senior Foreign Service from limitations on accumulated leave. Repeals specified provisions of the Foreign Service Act of 1946, the Foreign Relations Authorization Acts, Fiscal Years 1979, 1978, and 1977, the Department of State Appropriations Authorization Act of 1973, the Act establishing a Foreign Service Information Officer Corps, the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, the Peace Corps Act, and the International Development and Food Assistance Act of 1977, which are superseded by this Act. Makes the provisions of this Act severable. Continues the effectiveness of actions taken under laws superseded by this Act.  Requires the Secretary of State to report to Congress concerning compatibility among agencies, utilizing the Foreign Service personnel system.",2025-09-02T13:56:16Z,https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-bill/1450
96-s-1424,96,s,1424,International Health Act of 1979,International Affairs,1979-06-27,1979-06-27,Referred to Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs.,Senate,"Sen. Javits, Jacob K. [R-NY]",NY,R,J000064,4,"International Health Act of 1979 - Title I:  International Health Subcommittee of the Development Coordination Committee - Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to establish the International Health Subcommittee of the Development Coordination Committee which is to develop a comprehensive Federal International Health Plan.  Sets forth the duties of the Subcommittee in developing such Plan.  Provides for Subcommittee employment and compensation. Title II:  Office of International Health - Amends the Public Health Service Act to establish an Office of International Health within the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare to be responsible for international health activities. Directs the Secretary to establish within the Public Health Service:  (1) International Health Fellowships;  (2) International Health Service; and (3) programs to support international health centers and international health programs in U.S. academic institutions. Title III:  The Hubert H. Humphrey Fund - Establishes the Hubert H. Humphrey Fund for International Health as a nonprofit corporation. Sets forth provisions regarding a Board of Directors, officers, and employees. Stipulates that such Fund shall facilitate the improvement in the health status of people in developing countries.  Requires the Fund to report annually to the President and Congress concerning its operations.",2025-09-02T13:56:17Z,https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-bill/1424
96-s-1018,96,s,1018,"A bill to repeal certain provisions of the Act entitled ""An Act to amend the Bretton Woods Agreements Act to authorize the United States to participate in the Supplementary Financing Facility of the International Monetary Fund"", approved on October 10, 1978 (P.L. 95-435), relating to the Republic of Uganda, and for other purposes.",International Affairs,1979-04-26,1979-04-26,Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.,Senate,"Sen. Hatfield, Mark O. [R-OR]",OR,R,H000343,2,Amends an Act amending the Bretton Woods Agreement Act to repeal:  (1) the prohibition against Ugandan imports into the United States; (2) the support for international actions against Uganda;  and (3) the prohibition of exports to Uganda.,2025-01-14T19:00:46Z,https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-bill/1018
96-s-1019,96,s,1019,"A bill to amend the International Development and Food Assistance Act of 1978 and the Foreign Assistance and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 1979 by striking out certain prohibitions relating to Uganda, and for other purposes.",International Affairs,1979-04-26,1979-09-21,Public Law 96-67.,Senate,"Sen. Church, Frank [D-ID]",ID,D,C000388,3,"(Conference report filed in House, H. Rept. 96-395)  Amends the International Development and Food Assistance Act of 1978 to repeal the prohibition against foreign assistance for Uganda.   Amends the Foreign Assistance and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 1979, to permit the use of foreign assistance appropriations for Uganda, except for funds appropriated to carry out the Arms Export Control Act or the military assistance provisions of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.   Repeals the U.S. economic embargo of Uganda.",2025-01-14T19:00:46Z,https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-bill/1019
96-s-1024,96,s,1024,Panama Canal Treaty of 1977 and Related Agreements Implementation Act of 1979,International Affairs,1979-04-26,1979-04-26,Referred to Senate Committee on Armed Services.,Senate,"Sen. Stennis, John C. [D-MS]",MS,D,S000852,0,"Panama Canal Treaty of 1977 and Related Agreements Implementation Act of 1979 - Redesignates the Canal Zone Code as the Panama Canal Code.  Enacts technical amendments in such Code and in the laws of the United States to reflect the administration of the Canal by the Panama Canal Commission and the transfer of the Canal to Panama pursuant to the Panama Canal Treaty of 1977.  Directs the President to submit to Congress proposed legislation to revise laws which are applicable only during the Canal transition period and to incorporate the remaining provisions of the Panama Canal Code into the United States Code. Title I:  Panamanian Relations and Security Matters - Directs the President to appoint the United States representatives to the Joint Commission on the Environment and the Consultative Committee between the United States and Panama. Makes the U.S. Ambassador to Panama responsible for coordinating the transfer of functions to be assumed by Panama pursuant to the Treaty.  Stipulates that the Administrator of the Panama Canal Commission shall not be subject to the direction or supervision of the Ambassador. Repeals security legislation with respect to use of the Canal during a national emergency.  Amends the Arms Export Control Act to repeal the applicability of arms export or import licensing requirements to the Panama Canal.  Directs the Secretary of State to periodically furnish Panama with a list of persons entitled to the privileges and immunities specified in the Panama Canal Treaty of 1977. Repeals the designation as the Canal Zone of areas specified in the 1903 treaty with Panama. Repeals the President's authorization:  (1) to acquire or exchange land for the operation of the Panama Canal and the Canal Zone; and (2) to designate towns and subdivisions of the Zone.  Terminates the Canal Zone Government and the position of Canal Zone Governor. Repeals procedures regulating revocable licenses for lands in the Canal Zone. Repeals all provisions in the Panama Canal Code with respect to extradition of fugitives in the Canal Zone to Panama.  Authorizes the Panama Canal Commission, other agencies and departments, and the United States courts in Panama, to transfer their records to other agencies, departments, or courts of the United States, and (with the approval of the agency head and the Ambassador) to the Government of Panama. Repeals the requirement that the Secretary of Treasury make annual payments to Panama pursuant to the Treaty of 1955. Title II:  Panama Canal Commission - Establishes the Panama Canal Commission as a corporation and agency of the United States to succeed the Panama Canal Company.  Repeals provisions of the Panama Canal Code relating to interest payments by the Panama Canal Company on the direct investment of the United States in such company.  Revises procedures by which the Panama Canal Commission shall account for its capital surplus and pay dividends on such investment.  Requires the Panama Canal Commission to make certain payments from the Canal operating revenues, as required by the Panama Canal Treaty of 1977, to Panama.  Defines payments by the Commission to Panama for public services as an operating cost of the Commission. Sets forth procedures for the appointments of the Commission Board of Directors and administrative officers. Revises the amenability of the Commission to suits. Makes the powers of the Commission subject to the Panama Canal Treaty of 1977.  Repeals the subjection of the Commission to other treaties and laws of the United States.  Repeals the ""deemed acceptance"" by the Panama Canal Company of certain property, facilities, and personnel, transferred to the Company by the President.  Directs the transfer of certain assets and liabilities of the Panama Canal Company and the Canal Zone Government to the Commission. Transfers from the President to the Commission the authority to prescribe regulations governing Canal navigation.  Repeals the authorization for the consolidation of the funds of the Commission and the Canal Zone Government.  Directs the Department of Defense to reimburse the Commission for Commission expenditures for the maintenance of defense facilities. Authorizes Federal agencies, as designated by the President, to provide educational and health care services, formerly carried out by the Canal Zone Government.  Authorizes the funds of the Commission to be used for reimbursing such agencies for providing such services to employees and other authorized individuals. Prohibits the funds of the Commission to be expended to furnish free health services  to Commission employees. Requires Panama to continue to pay for water supplied by the Commission.  Authorizes the Commission to utilize funds for disaster relief when a disaster poses hazards to health, safety, security, or property in the Canal Zone. Repeals the authority of the Governor of the Canal Zone to acquire equipment for the Canal Zone.  Permits property transfers and cross-servicing agreements between the Commission and the United States departments and agencies, including the Smithsonian Institution. Permits the Commission to prescribe Canal tolls which shall be calculated to cover the maintenance and operation costs of the Canal, subject to the Panama Canal Treaty of 1977.  Requires United States vessels to pay tolls. Repeals settlement authority with respect to claims against the civil government of the Canal Zone. Revises: (1) the procedures for investigating claims against the Commission; (2) the elements of recognizable claims; and (3) the measure of damages of such claims. Imposes a two-year statute of limitations on such claims.  Establishes a Board of Local Inspectors of the Panama Canal Commission to inspect claims against the Commission.  Requires an action on such a claim to be brought in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana. Directs the President to appoint the U.S. representatives to a joint committee with Panama to study the possibility of a sea-level canal.  Prohibits construction of such a canal without express congressional authorization. Title III:  Employees and Postal Matters - Repeals provisions of the Panama Canal Code relating to the appointment and compensation of Canal Zone Government employees and teachers.  Repeals the authorization for deductions from the compensation of Panama Canal Commission employees for amounts due for supplies and services. Repeals restrictions on the hours of work for telegraph operators and train dispatchers of the Commission. Permits the Commission to appoint and compensate its employees.  Makes provisions regulating wage and employment practices governing United States employees in the Canal Zone applicable to the Commission. Directs the establishment of a Panama Canal Employment System governing Commission employees and certain United States employees in Panama.  Exempts the Commission and its employees from the U.S. Code provisions concerning Federal employee organizations.  Directs the President to establish a form of collective bargaining applicable to the Commission's employees. Repeals the extension of additional compensation for tax differentials.  Permits the payment of overseas recruitment and retention differentials to certain individuals, including doctors.  Permits the transfer of Federal employees to the Commission.  Makes the preceding provisions applicable to Federal employees of the Smithsonian Institution. States that conditions of employment, placement, and retirement shall not be affected by the transfer of employees of the Panama Canal Company, or the Canal Zone Government, to the Commission or United States agencies in Panama.  Sets forth the rights of such employees with respect to placement, educational travel benefits, insurance, compensation adjustment, and early retirement. Specifies that certain law enforcement officers be treated as employees of the Commission.  Excludes Commission employees from the health and life insurance provisions of the U.S. Code if they are not U.S. citizens and were not employed by a Federal agency before the effective date of the Treaty.  Directs payment of the Social Security System of Panama funds to purchase retirement equity in that system for certain non-United States citizens retiring under special Treaty provisions. Make provisions for the pay scale of the Administrator of the Commission.  Exempts Federal employees whose pay is fixed by the Panama Canal Employment System from the pay provisions generally applicable to Federal employees. Discontinues the postal service established by the Panama Canal Code. Directs the Panama Canal Commission to assume the funds and obligations of the postal service. Title IV:  Courts and Related Functions - Continues the applicability of the Panama Canal Code in conformity to the Treaty.  Limits court jurisdiction to that prescribed by the Treaty. Permits the continued operation of the United States District Court for the District of the Canal Zone within Treaty limitations.  Repeals the division of such court.  Repeals Canal Zone residency for a special district judge. Revises the operational procedures and continuation contingencies of the magistrates courts established by the Panama Canal Code. Vests in the Panama Canal Commission the authority necessary to carry out United States rights and responsibilities specified in Article XI of the Treaty. Redefines ""special immigrants"" under the Immigration and Nationality Act to include certain employees and retirees of the Panama Canal Company or the Canal Zone Government who are Canal Zone residents on the date of the exchange of Treaty ratification instruments.  Waives specified conditions of inadmissibility for such immigrant applicants for 30 months after the Treaty enters into force. Provides for the transfer of custody of all prisoners sentenced to more than one year imprisonment by the U.S. District Court for the Canal Zone to the Attorney General.  Provides for the transfer of all prisoners sentenced to less than one year of imprisonment to the Panama Canal Commission. Title V:  Miscellaneous Provisions - Deems references to ""hospitals,"" ""Health Bureau,"" and ""health director,"" in the Panama Canal Code to apply to the hospitals operated by the United States in Panama. Authorizes appropriations for the disinterment, transportation, and reinterment of remains of U.S. citizens buried in the Canal Zone.",2025-09-02T13:55:58Z,https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-bill/1024
96-s-1033,96,s,1033,Special Economic Support for Turkey Act of 1979,International Affairs,1979-04-26,1979-04-26,Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.,Senate,"Sen. Church, Frank [D-ID]",ID,D,C000388,0,Special Economic Support for Turkey Act of 1979 - Authorizes appropriations for the Economic Support Fund to be used only for Turkey for fiscal year 1979.,2025-09-02T13:56:05Z,https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-bill/1033
96-s-1007,96,s,1007,"An act to authorize supplemental international security assistance for the fiscal year 1979 in support of the peace treaty between Egypt and Israel, and for other purposes.",International Affairs,1979-04-25,1979-07-20,Public Law 96-35.,Senate,"Sen. Church, Frank [D-ID]",ID,D,C000388,0,"(Senate agreed to House amendment with an amendment)  Special International Security Assistance Act of 1979 - Stipulates that: (1) the authorization of appropriations for arms sales guaranties to Egypt and Israel does not constitute congressional approval of the sale of any particular weapons system; and (2) the implementing authority in this Act does not signify congressional approval of any other executive agreement.   Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize the President: (1) to construct air bases in Israel; and (2) to furnish defense articles and services to Israel.  Authorizes appropriations for such purposes.  Provides for partial financing by Israel.  Prohibits funding more than 60 persons contracted for personal services abroad for purposes of this chapter.   Expresses the sense of Congress that the legitimate defense interests of Israel and Egypt require a one-time extraordinary assistance package.   Authorizes additional appropriations for fiscal year 1979 under the Arms Export Control Act to be used for arms sales guaranties to Egypt and Israel.  Increases the principal amount of such guaranteed loans.  Directs the President to report to Congress concerning economic conditions in Egypt and Israel which may affect their ability to repay their obligations.   Authorizes additional appropriations for fiscal year 1979 for Egypt through the Economic Support Fund. Authorizes the President to transfer to Egypt the facilities and property of the U.S. Sinai Field Mission.   Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) other countries provide financial assistance to support peace in the Middle East; (2) the President should consult with other countries to encourage investments in those countries joining in the Middle East peace; (3) the President should promote an agreement for the establishment of a peace development fund to underwrite the costs of implementing a Middle East peace; and (4) the United States should be prepared to participate in trilateral scientific and technological projects with Egypt and Israel.  Directs the President to report to Congress concerning: (1) such efforts; (2) the impact of Arab sanctions on Egypt; and (3) the costs of implementing the Egyptian-Israeli peace treaty.   Encourages all nations, including Israel and Egypt, who are not a party to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, to become parties to that Treaty.",2025-01-14T19:00:46Z,https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-bill/1007
96-s-1012,96,s,1012,"A bill to provide for the participation of the United States in the International Energy Exposition to be held in Knoxville, Tennessee in 1982, and for other purposes.",International Affairs,1979-04-25,1979-11-14,"Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate, H. R. 5079 passed in lieu.",Senate,"Sen. Baker, Howard H., Jr. [R-TN]",TN,R,B000063,1,"(Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate, H. R. 5079 passed in lieu)  Authorizes the President to provide for U.S. participation in Energy-Expo 82 which is to be held in Knoxville, Tennessee.  Authorizes the President, through the Secretary of Commerce, to organize, develop, and administer such exposition in accordance with U.S. and international regulations concerning international expositions.   Authorizes the appointment of a Commissioner General of the United States Government for Energy-Expo 82 (the senior Federal official) and a Commissioner General of Section for U.S. participation at such exposition (director of the U.S. pavilion), both of whom shall be in the Department of Commerce. Sets forth the powers of the Secretary with respect to such exposition.  Requires the Secretary to report to Congress after the close of such exposition concerning Federal activities.   Provides for the disposition of Federal property at the close of such exposition.  Exempts the functions authorized by this Act from specified statutory requirements in specified circumstances.",2025-01-14T19:00:46Z,https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-bill/1012
96-s-996,96,s,996,A bill to amend the United Nations Participation Act of 1945 with respect to the enforceability to Executive orders which apply measures against Rhodesia.,International Affairs,1979-04-24,1979-04-24,Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.,Senate,"Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC]",NC,R,H000463,0,"Amends the United Nations Participation Act of 1945 to make any Executive Order imposing sanctions against Rhodesia unenforceable after the government elected April, 1979, is installed.  Repeals:  (1) penalty provisions for violations of the sanctions;  and (2) certification requirements on the import of steel mill products containing chromium.",2025-01-14T19:00:46Z,https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-bill/996
96-s-660,96,s,660,"A bill to authorize appropriations under the Arms Control and Disarmament Act for the fiscal year 1980, and for other purposes.",International Affairs,1979-03-14,1979-03-14,Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.,Senate,"Sen. Church, Frank [D-ID]",ID,D,C000388,0,Amends the Arms Control and Disarmament Act to authorize appropriations through fiscal year 1981.,2025-01-14T19:00:46Z,https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-bill/660
96-s-584,96,s,584,International Security Assistance Act of 1979,International Affairs,1979-03-08,1979-05-22,"Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate, H. R. 3173 passed in lieu.",Senate,"Sen. Church, Frank [D-ID]",ID,D,C000388,0,"(Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate, H. R. 3173 passed in lieu)  International Security Assistance Act of 1979 - Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to increase the amount the President is authorized to use for emergency purposes, except for funds authorized for development assistance.  Requires the President to report to Congress each time such authority is used.   Authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 1980 for: (1) international narcotics control, including funding for narcotics interdiction programs with the Colombian Government; (2) military assistance (with limitations on the amounts to Portugal, Spain, Jordan, the Philippines, and Turkey); (3) peacekeeping operations; and (4) international military education and training (with limitations on Inter-American regional programs).   Authorizes the President, with prior Congressional approval, to draw down defense articles and services, not to exceed $10,000,000 in value in any fiscal year, to provide emergency military assistance without first finding that failure to respond immediately to such emergency will result in serious harm to vital U.S. security interests.   Permits an authorization for military assistance to a particular country to remain available for three consecutive years after such assistance has been authorized.   Increases the monetary limits of military stockpiles in foreign countries. Permits such stockpiles to be located in South Korea.  Directs the President to transmit to the Congress a report regarding the stockpiling authorities for the Republic of Korea.   Authorizes the President to assign military personnel during fiscal year 1980 to manage international security assistance programs in specified countries, including Greece.   Authorizes appropriations for additional economic support fund assistance in fiscal year 1979 for Turkey.   Authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 1980 for the Economic Support Fund.  Provides guidelines for the allocation and use of Economic Support Fund programs aimed at promoting progress toward a comprehensive peace settlement in the Middle East.  Stipulates that none of such funds may be used to provide assistance to Syria unless the President has reported to the Congress that assistance for Syria is in the national interest of the United States.   Authorizes a Southern Africa regional refugee support, training, and economic planning program. Stipulates that such funds may not be used for any military or military-related purpose. Prohibits any aid to Mozambique, Angola, Tanzania or Zambia, unless the President has reported to the Congress that furnishing assistance to such country would further the national interests of the United States.   Authorizes economic assistance to Cyprus for refugee relief, reconstruction, or other activities consistent with a reconciliation on Cyprus, and to Turkey.   Makes certain funds authorized for fiscal year 1980 for the Fund available to Sudan.   Authorizes the transfer of the facilities and related property of the United States Sinai Field Mission to the Arab Republic of Egypt.   Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize the President to furnish assistance to friendly countries and international organizations for peacekeeping operations.  Specifies that the Department of Defense may be reimbursed for such assistance under the United Nations Participation Act if such activities are not reimbursed by the United Nations.   Authorizes the President to make emergency transfers of funds up to $10,000,000 annually between the Economic Support Fund and the Peacekeeping account.   Authorizes the President to make available the services of the Department of Defense for the removal from Zaire of those foreign armed forces transported to Zaire by the United States at the time of the crisis in Shaba Province in 1978.   Amends the Arms Export Control Act to require the identification of transferee countries where a member of NATO makes arms procurement arrangements with either NATO or one of its members for itself and for another NATO member by transferring a part of its own procurement to this third member.   Authorizes the President to provide, without charge, quality assurance, inspection, and contract audit services in connection with defense contracts with North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) member nations if such nation provides the same services to the United States.   Directs the President to identify, in the annual report of arms sales, the weapons or weapons-related defense equipment sales deemed most likely to result in the issuance of a letter of offer during such fiscal year.  Requires the President to notify the Congress in writing every six months of any changes in the Arms Sales Proposal and, at the same time, to transmit to the Congress a classified report detailing the executive branch's best estimates of the international volume of arms traffic.   Directs the President to review and report to the Congress concerning interagency procedures and disclosure criteria used by the United States in determining whether sensitive weapons technology shall be transferred.   Requires all arms sales notifications to contain an item, classified if necessary, identifying the sensitivity of the technology contained in the articles or services which are to be sold.   Authorizes the President to reduce or waive certain administrative and reimbursement charges in connection with cooperative agreements with NATO or NATO member countries for research and development of defense articles, provided that for each cooperative project the other participating countries reciprocate by waiving comparable charges.  Requires the President to transmit to Congress such a proposed cooperative agreement describing the cooperative project, provided that the Congress does not adopt a concurrent resolution stating that it objects to the proposed project.  Exempts such cooperative projects from congressional reporting and licensing requirements.   Reduces the ceiling on foreign military sales credits.  Raises the ceiling on aggregate acquisition costs for excess defense articles ordered for foreign countries or international organizations.   Revises the repayment terms on loans to Greece and Sudan under such Act.   Repeals the ceiling on military sales to African countries.   Requires the President to report within 60 days (instead of 30) to Congress concerning military exports.  Repeals the requirement that such reports describe the services performed by, and number of, Federal employees.  Requires the President to report annually to Congress on the number of Federal employees performing under this Act for which reimbursement is provided by the country receiving such services.   Increases the ceiling on commercial sales of major defense equipment.   Prohibits information furnished in connection with an application for an export license from being publicly disclosed unless the Secretary of State finds that such withholding is contrary to the national interest.   Includes within the definition of defense articles, uranium depleted in the isotope 235 which is incorporated in defense articles solely to take advantage of high density characteristics unrelated to radioactivity.   Authorizes the President to transfer to Taiwan U.S. property and war reserve material located on Taiwan on January 1, 1979.   Releases Thailand from its contractual obligation to pay the United States for certain ammunition.   Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to require the President to consider significant improvements in the human rights records of recipient countries when allocating the funds authorized by such Act and the Arms Export Control Act.   Expresses the sense of the Senate as to the importance of a resolution to the Cyprus dispute to the United States and the Western World.  Urges all parties to the negotiations to demonstrate good faith in the negotiations and to move promptly towards a full, just, and lasting settlement.",2025-09-02T13:55:47Z,https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-bill/584
96-s-586,96,s,586,"Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1980 and 1981",International Affairs,1979-03-08,1979-05-15,"Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate, H. R. 3363 passed in lieu.",Senate,"Sen. Church, Frank [D-ID]",ID,D,C000388,0,"(Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate, H. R. 3363 passed in lieu)  Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1980 and 1981 - =Title I: State Department= - Authorizes appropriations through fiscal year 1981 for the Department of State to be used for: (1) the administration of foreign affairs; (2) international organizations and conferences; (3) international commissions; and (4) migration and refugee assistance.   Stipulates that no funds authorized by this Act be expended to lobby the United States directly or indirectly on behalf of certain arms control treaties or agreements.   Reduces the United States' contribution to the United Nations by an amount equal to its proportionate share of the budget of the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People, the Special Unit on Palestinian Rights, or any successor organization.   Earmarks $25,000,000 of the amount authorized for migration and refugee assistance for the resettlement in Israel of refugees from the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe.   Amends the Act setting forth the basic authority of the Department of State to provide permanent authority, previously provided annually, to: (1) pay nondiscretionary personnel costs; (2) allow funds appropriated for a fiscal year to remain available until expended; and (3) transfer authorization of funds from one departmental account to another.   Authorizes appropriations in fiscal year 1980 for the United States share of expenses of the bilateral science and technology agreement between the United States and Yugoslavia.  Increases the authorization of appropriations for migration and refugee assistance during fiscal year 1979.   Sets forth limitations on authorizations of appropriations for fiscal years 1980 and 1981.   Amends the Department of State Appropriation Act, 1979, to repeal the provision eliminating the estimated United States share of the United Nations technical assistance programs.   Makes retroactive to a specified date the promotions of 64 Foreign Service officers of classes seven and eight.  Stipulates that only funds authorized for fiscal year 1979 be used to pay backpay to such officers.   Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952 to expand the authority to waive nonimmigrant business and tourist visa requirements for specified persons.   Requires the Department to keep open the following Foreign Service posts: Salzburg, Austria; Bremen, Germany; Nice, France; Turin, Italy; Goteborg, Sweden; Adana, Turkey; Tangier, Morocco; Mandalay, Burma; Brisbane, Australia; and Surabaya, Indonesia.   Directs the Secretary of State, in consultation with the appropriate congressional committees, to conduct a study of the Department's personnel needs and resources and to report the findings of such study to the Congress by January 1, 1980.   Declares it the sense of the Congress that the Secretary should improve coordination of foreign national pay systems and wage schedules with the Department of State and the Department of Defense and other overseas agencies.   Excepts representatives of purported labor organizations used as instruments of a totalitarian state and representatives of the Palestine Liberation Organization from aliens affiliated with proscribed organizations who were previously excludable at the discretion of the Secretary of State but who must now be granted nonimmigrant visas upon request, unless such aliens are excludable for reasons other than affiliation.   =Title II: International Communication Agency= - Authorizes appropriations through fiscal year 1981 for the International Communication Agency (ICA).   Amends the United States Information and Educational Exchange Act of 1948 to: (1) allow funds appropriated for any fiscal year to remain available until expended; and (2) authorize appropriations for any nondiscretionary personnel costs.   Amends the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 to make the compensation of members of ICA's Board of Foreign Scholarships equivalent to that of members of other Federal advisory boards at the first step of the GS-15 level.   Authorizes the distribution within the United States of certain ICA films.   Repeals provisions of the United States Information and Exchange Act of 1948 and the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 relating to security clearances for ICA employees.   Amends the United States Information and Educational Exchange Act of 1948 to extend ICA's authority to hire aliens for certain positions, and to make various technical amendments.   Sets forth administrative authorities regarding the ICA.   =Title III: Board for International Broadcasting= - Authorizes appropriations through fiscal year 1981 for the Board for International Broadcasting. Repeals the provision of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1979, which denies funding of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) if Communist countries use RFE/RL broadcasting facilities without allowing RFE/RL to use that country's facilities.   Amends the Board for International Broadcasting Act of 1973 to direct the Board to prepare and submit a report setting forth alternative plans for relocation to the United States of employees of RFE/RL.   =Title IV: Miscellaneous Provisions= - Expresses the sense of the Congress that U.S. policy should promote and encourage cultural, scientific, and economic relations between Egypt and Israel.   Amends the International Organizations Immunities Act to include within its purview the International Labor Organization.   Expresses the sense of the Congress that the International Whaling Commission and all whaling nations should agree to a moratorium on the commercial killing of whales.   Establishes within the Executive Office of the President the positions of Assistant and Deputy Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs, and requires that the positions, if filled by the President, be subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.   Permits Foreign Service dependents traveling to obtain undergraduate education to make two annual trips home at Government expense.   Extends the time to complete and revise the goals of a report by the President to the Congress concerning the ways in which U.S. law discriminates against Americans living and working abroad.   Provides that no funds are authorized by this Act for fiscal year 1981.   Exempts the U.S. representatives to the World Administrative Radio Conference from the conflict of interest guidelines of the Ethics in Government Act.   Requires the President to prepare and submit to Congress a report setting forth his determination and reasons as to whether the conditions of the International Security Assistance Act of 1978 have been complied with within 14 days after the installation of a new government in Rhodesia (Zimbabwe).   Declares that the President should determine within such time period whether the conditions of the International Security Assistance Act of 1978 have been complied with and sanctions against Zimbabwe Rhodesia should not be enforced.",2025-09-02T13:55:47Z,https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-bill/586
96-s-588,96,s,588,International Development Assistance Act of 1979,International Affairs,1979-03-08,1979-06-19,"Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate, H. R. 3324 passed in lieu.",Senate,"Sen. Church, Frank [D-ID]",ID,D,C000388,0,"(Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate, H. R. 3324 passed in lieu)  International Development Assistance Act of 1979 - =Title I:  Development Assistance= - Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 1980 for:  (1) agriculture, rural development, and nutrition (with an emphasis on forestry projects); (2) population planning and health (including funds for the John Sparkman Center for International Public Health Education at the University of Alabama); (3) education and human resources development; (4) technical assistance for energy, research, reconstruction, and selected development problems; (5) the Sahel development program; (6) American schools and hospitals abroad; (7) international organizations and programs; (8) international disaster assistance; (9) reimbursable development programs; and (10) operating expenses.   Declares that in order to help developing countries alleviate their energy problems by improving their ability to use indigenous energy resources for commercial purposes, the President is authorized to furnish assistance in data collection and analysis and the training of skilled personnel.   Authorizes the President to include in the cooperative energy programs with developing countries:  (1) research and development of suitable energy technology; (2) analysis of energy uses, needs and resources; (3) training; and (4) scientific interchange.   Sets limits on the aggregate amount of interest that may be waived or amounts that may be paid into local currency accounts of relatively least developed countries.   Requires the agency primarily responsible for administering assistance programs for countries in which there is illicit narcotics cultivation to give priority consideration to programs which would help reduce such cultivation by stimulating broader development opportunities.   Directs the Administrator of the agency primarily responsible for administering loan repayments to conduct an annual review of bilateral concessional loan balances, and to determine and identify those countries whose financial resources make possible accelerated loan repayments. Requires that the criteria used in making such determinations be established in conjunction with the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate.  Provides that an annual report of the status of such accelerated loan repayment shall be made to such committees.   Increases the amount of housing guaranties that may be outstanding at any one time.  Extends the housing guaranty program and the agricultural credit and self-help community development program through September 30, 1982.  Repeals the minimum interest rate with regard to such housing guaranties.  Requires that housing guarantees be issued only for housing projects which are coordinated with and complementary to any development assistance being furnished under such Act.  Specifies an amount to be issued for housing guaranties in Israel and Egypt.   Requires, to the maximum extent practicable, that any university research done in accordance with such Act in the developing countries themselves:  (1) be directly related to the needs of the developing countries; (2) be carried out within the developing countries; (3) be adapted to local circumstances; (4) provide for the most effective interrelationship between research, education, and extension in promoting agricultural development in developing countries; and (5) emphasize the improvement of local systems for delivering the best available knowledge to the small farmers of such countries.   Earmarks a specified amount for voluntary contributions to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees.  Conditions the obligation of more than a certain amount of such funds upon the President's certification to the Congress that contributions above such level have been matched by equivalent contributions by members of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries.   Revises the procedure for the computation of benefits and costs of water or land resource construction projects.   Prohibits the use of any funds authorized to furnish assistance to Afghanistan until the President certifies to Congress that the Government of Afghanistan:  (1) has apologized officially and assumes responsibility for the death of Ambassador Adolph Dubs; and (2) agrees to provide adequate protection for all United States personnel in Afghanistan.   Permits the use of private voluntary agencies in carrying out certain assistance projects if such agency is registered with the Agency for International Development.   Repeals:  (1) the South African educational assistance program; (2) the requirement of a Presidential report to Congress concerning major environment and natural resource problems; (3) the exclusion of assistance to countries seizing or penalizing U.S. fishing vessels in international waters; and (4) other technical changes.   Increases the authorization of appropriations for military assistance to be used for Sudan.   Provides additional travel allowances for dependents of employees of the State Department, International Communication Agency, and the Agency for International Development.   Permits development assistance, credits, or guaranteed loans to any country significantly improving its human rights record.  Directs the Secretary to report to Congress on the impact on U.S. foreign relations of the reports on the human rights practices of foreign governments.   Allows development assistance to be furnished to Haiti, if the President determines that Haiti has shown good faith im implementing adequate fiscal reform and human rights measures.   Expresses the sense of the Senate that the President should call for the immediate convening of an emergency session of the General Assembly of the United Nations, or other appropriate fora, to deal with the refugee crisis in Southeast Asia.   Urges all nations to become parties to the Treaty on Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons. Directs the Secretary to report to the Congress regarding the Department's implementation of this provision.   Directs the Secretary to include in the annual report on human rights practices, a report on such practices by countries which do not receive assistance but are members of the United Nations.   Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should negotiate with other developed nations to increase their contributions for development assistance through multilateral programs.   Stipulates that the Institute for Scientific and Technological Cooperation shall be established within the International Development Cooperation Agency, whenever such agency is established.   =Title II:  Peace Corps= - Peace Corps Act Amendments of 1979 - Amends the Peace Corps Act to authorize appropriations for the Peace Corps through fiscal year 1980.  Permits persons who have served at least 36 months in a Foreign Service Reserve or Staff appointment, to be appointed to a Federal position in the competitive service or in an established merit system in the excepted service.   =Title III:  Food for Peace= - Amends the Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act of 1954 to direct the President to:  (1) give consideration to expanding markets for local foodstuffs, as well as U.S. agricultural commodities, by increasing demand and stimulating economic growth; and (2) take precautions that credit sales and commodity distributions do not interfere with local food production or marketing.  Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to safeguard the usual marketing of agricultural commodities of the recipient country, as well as the United States, when entering into agreements for financing agricultural exports.   Requires entities distributing commodities to work with and support indigenous institutions. Stipulates that agreements allowing the sale of commodities for foreign currency provide that the currency be used to alleviate the causes of the need for assistance as well as increase the effectiveness of food distribution and the availability of food. Authorizes the value of U.S. agricultural commodities to be applied by the recipient country against its repayment obligation under the Food and Development Program.   Stipulates that consideration in carrying out Food for Development projects be given to programs using U.S. agriculture to further economic development and increase food production.   Deletes the requirement that a country's utilization proposal include an annual plan for the intended uses of the commodities only for the years such funds are to be disbursed.   Permits the value of the commodities or amounts received from the sale of commodities to be used against the recipient country's credit obligation to the Commodity Credit Corporation.  Requires recipient countries to include in their reports to the President a description of how the commodities were used.  Requires the President to include in the annual report a review of agreements providing for the use of the value of agricultural commodities when the funds or commodities were not fully disbursed the preceding year.   Authorizes the export of commodities to meet developmental purposes even if it results in inadequate domestic supplies.  Stipulates that in periods of short supply humanitarian concerns will be given priority over developmental purposes.   Requires the use of agricultural commodities under this Act for humanitarian and developmental objectives, as well as expansion of U.S. and recipient countries' agricultural commodity markets. Directs the carrying out of country assessments in order to determine the types and quantities of agricultural commodities needed.   Declares that there shall be a relatively constant supply of commodities provided over the life of programs conducted under this Act.   Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to declare that assistance under such Act and the Agriculture and Trade Assistance Act of 1954 emphasize programs to assist developing countries to increase their national food security.   =Title IV:  Effective Date= - Makes the provisions of this Act effective October 1, 1979.",2025-09-02T13:55:52Z,https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-bill/588
96-s-245,96,s,245,Taiwan Enabling Act,International Affairs,1979-01-29,1979-03-14,"Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate, H. R. 2479 passed in lieu.",Senate,"Sen. Church, Frank [D-ID]",ID,D,C000388,2,"(Measure passed Senate, amended, roll call #17 (90-6))  Taiwan Enabling Act - =Title I:= - Authorizes continued relations with the people of Taiwan and the Pescadores, which shall not be affected by the lack of diplomatic recognition of the government of Taiwan.  Defines the term ""people on Taiwan"", as used in this Act, to include the governing authority on Taiwan, recognized by the United States prior to January 1, 1979, as the Republic of China; its agencies, instrumentalities, and political subdivisions, the people governed by it; or the organizations and other entities formed under the law applied by the people on Taiwan. Continues all treaties and other international agreements entered into between the United States and the Government recognized as the Republic of China prior to January 1, 1979, unless terminated by law.   Provides for relations between the United States and Taiwan to be conducted by or through the American Institute in Taiwan and an instrumentality established by the people of Taiwan.   Allows the authorities on Taiwan to have access to United States courts, provided the United States and the Institute have access to the courts on Taiwan.   Authorizes the President or any department and agency to conduct and carry out programs, transactions, and other relations with respect to the people on Taiwan, including, but not limited to, the performance of services for the United States through contracts with commercial entities in Taiwan, in accordance with applicable laws of the United States.   Directs the Institute to strengthen and expand the ties between the people of the United States and all the people on Taiwan; to promote full human rights for all the people on Taiwan; and to provide adequate personnel and facilities.   Stipulates that whenever the application or a rule of law of the United States depends upon the law applied on Taiwan or compliance with such law, the law applied by the people on Taiwan shall be considered the applicable law for that purpose.   Stipulates that withdrawal of diplomatic recognition of the Government on Taiwan shall not affect, for all purposes including actions in all United States courts, the ownership of, or other rights or interests in, real property or other things of value, nor the contractual obligations and debts of the people on Taiwan.   Directs the Overseas Private Investment Corporation to provide insurance, reinsurance, loans, or guaranties for projects on Taiwan.  Requires the President to report, within five years after the date of enactment of this Act, to the Congress whether the waiver of the per capita income restriction should be continued in light of economic conditions prevailing on Taiwan on the date of such report.   Authorizes and requests the President to extend to the instrumentality established by the people on Taiwan privileges and immunities comparable to those provided to missions of foreign countries, upon the condition that similar privileges and immunities are extended on a reciprocal basis to the Institute.   Authorizes the President to extend to the instrumentality established by the people on Taiwan the same number of offices and complement of personnel as previously operated in the United States by the government recognized as the Republic of China prior to January 1, 1979, upon the condition that the Institute on Taiwan is reciprocally allowed such offices and personnel.   Declares it to be the policy of the United States to:  (1) consider any effort to resolve the Taiwan issue by other than peaceful means, including boycotts or embargoes, a threat to the peace and security of the Western Pacific area and of grave concern to the United States; (2) maintain American military assistance to Taiwan; and (3) act to meet any threat to the security of Taiwan and any danger to the interests of the United States in accordance with all applicable constitutional and statutory requirements.  Directs the President to inform the Congress promptly of any threat to the security or the social or economic system of Taiwan and any danger to the interests of the United States arising from such threat.   Requires the President to report annually to the appropriate committees of the House of Representatives and the Senate on the status of arms sales of major defense equipment or of any other defense articles or defense services which are considered eligible for approval during the next fiscal year and which are requested by or proposed for the people on Taiwan.   Provides for the continued membership of the people on Taiwan in any international financial institution or any other international organization despite the lack of diplomatic recognition of the Government of Taiwan.   Prohibits any United States agency, commission, or department to deny an export license application or to revoke an existing export license for nuclear exports to the people on Taiwan based on the lack of diplomatic recognition by the United States of the Government of Taiwan.   =Title II:=  Authorizes U.S. departments and agencies to furnish and accept service to and from the Institute.  Stipulates that alien employees of U.S. departments and agencies be transferred to the Institute.  Authorizes U.S. departments and agencies to allow Federal officers and employees to separate from Federal service and accept employment with the Institute. Provides for the reinstatement of such employees with their former department or agency with no loss of rights and benefits.   Stipulates that the Institute shall be treated as a tax-exempt organization and shall not be an agency or instrumentality of the United States.  Stipulates that employees of the Institute shall not be Federal employees.  Exempts certain amounts received by employees of the Institute from taxation.   Sets forth the duties the Institute may authorize any of its employees in Taiwan to perform, including, but not limited to, administration or taking from any person an oath, affirmation, affidavit, or deposition and any other duties in keeping with the purposes of this Act and otherwise authorized by law which assist or protect the persons and property of citizens or entities of United States nationality.   =Title III:= - Authorizes the appropriation of funds necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.  Authorizes the Secretary of State to use such funds to maintain commercial, cultural, and other relations with Taiwan.   =Title IV:= - Requires the Secretary of State to transmit to the Congress the text of any agreement to which the Institute is a party (or to the appropriate committees of the Senate and House of Representatives if such disclosure would be prejudicial to the national security of the United States).   Directs the Secretary to report to the Congress every six months on the economic relations between the United States and the people on Taiwan.   Requires the President to notify the Congress 30 days prior to the issuance to the People's Republic of China of any license as required by the Armed Export Control Act.   =Title V:  Joint Commission on Security and Cooperation in East Asia= - Establishes, for a three year period, the Joint Commission on Security and Cooperation in East Asia which shall monitor:  (1) the implementation of the provisions of this Act; (2) the operation and procedures of the American Institute in Taiwan; (3) the legal and technical aspects of the continuing relationship between the United States and the people on Taiwan; and (4) the implementation of the policies of the United States concerning security and cooperation in East Asia.  Requires the Commission to report, together with legislative recommendations, semiannually to the Congress and the President on the progress achieved in and the problems arising from the maintenance  of cultural, commercial, and other relations with the people on Taiwan.   =Title VI:= - Makes this Act effective January 1, 1979.",2025-01-14T19:00:46Z,https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-bill/245
96-s-46,96,s,46,A bill extending diplomatic privileges and immunities to all offices representing the Republic of China in the United States.,International Affairs,1979-01-15,1979-01-15,Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.,Senate,"Sen. Stone, Richard (Dick) [D-FL]",FL,D,S000962,8,Authorizes the President to extend diplomatic privileges and immunities to members of all offices representing the Republic of China.,2025-01-14T19:00:46Z,https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-bill/46
96-s-8,96,s,8,"A Bill to extend diplomatic privileges and immunities to any principal liaison office of the Republic of China that may be established in Washington, District of Columbia, and to members thereof.",International Affairs,1979-01-15,1979-01-15,Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.,Senate,"Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS]",KS,R,D000401,6,Authorizes the President to extend diplomatic privileges and immunities to any offices of the Republic of China established in the United States.,2025-01-14T19:00:46Z,https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-bill/8