{"database": "openregs", "table": "legislation", "is_view": false, "human_description_en": "where congress = 96 and policy_area = \"International Affairs\" sorted by introduced_date descending", "rows": [["96-hjres-646", 96, "hjres", 646, "A joint resolution to establish a select committee for the implementation of interparliamentary relations between the legislatures of the government of Iran and the government of the United States.", "International Affairs", "1980-12-16", "1980-12-16", "Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.", "House", "Rep. Hansen, George V. [R-ID-2]", "ID", "R", "H000171", 0, "Establishes a select committee on the relationship between Iran and the United States to expire on the last day of the 97th Congress.", "2024-02-07T11:38:03Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/house-joint-resolution/646"], ["96-hr-8455", 96, "hr", 8455, "A bill to establish a commission which shall be called the Iran Claims Settlement Commission and to enable the President of the United States to release the assets frozen by Presidential Order on November 14, 1979.", "International Affairs", "1980-12-16", "1980-12-16", "Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.", "House", "Rep. Hansen, George V. [R-ID-2]", "ID", "R", "H000171", 0, "Empowers the President to take any actions with respect to the frozen Iranian assets, despite other provisions of law, claims filed in U.S. courts, or assets reduced to the possession of U.S. creditors.  Bars any claim against Iran out of such assets. Establishes the Iran Claims Settlement Commission to have exclusive jurisdiction over U.S. claims against Iran. Authorizes such Commission to settle and pay to the successful claimants their share of the amount recovered from Iran.", "2024-02-07T11:38:03Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/house-bill/8455"], ["96-sres-562", 96, "sres", 562, "A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate in opposition to any attempt by the Soviet Union to invade Poland.", "International Affairs", "1980-12-11", "1980-12-13", "Measure passed Senate, amended, roll call #539 (68-0).", "Senate", "Sen. Roth Jr., William V. [R-DE]", "DE", "R", "R000460", 8, "(Measure passed Senate, amended, roll call #539 (68-0))  Expresses the support of the Senate for the efforts of the President to:  (1) communicate the opposition of the United States to any attempt by the Soviet Union to violate the soverignty of Poland; (2) encourage other nations to affirm support for respect of principles of international relations; and (3) consider, in cooperation with the allies, measures to be taken if Warsaw Pact forces invase Poland.", "2025-01-14T19:00:46Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-resolution/562"], ["96-hconres-457", 96, "hconres", 457, "A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that all military assistance to El Salvador should remain suspended until the President of the United States determines that the Government of El Salvador was not implicated in any way in the abominable murder of the four Catholic religious workers.", "International Affairs", "1980-12-09", "1980-12-09", "Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.", "House", "Rep. Guarini, Frank J. [D-NJ-14]", "NJ", "D", "G000511", 2, "Expresses the sense of the Congress that all military assistance to El Salvador should remain suspended until the President determines that El Salvador's government was not implicated in the murder of four religious workers.", "2024-02-07T11:38:03Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/457"], ["96-hconres-455", 96, "hconres", 455, "A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that, upon the release of the Americans held hostage in Iran, the United States should pay to each hostage an amount equal to twice the sum of all pay and allowances earned by such hostage during the period of captivity.", "International Affairs", "1980-12-05", "1980-12-05", "Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.", "House", "Rep. Fish, Hamilton, Jr. [R-NY-25]", "NY", "R", "F000141", 0, "Expresses the sense of the Congress that, upon the release of the U.S. hostages in Iran, the United States should pay to each hostage additional compensation in an amount equal to twice the sum of all pay and allowances earned by him during the period of captivity.", "2024-02-07T11:38:03Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/455"], ["96-sres-556", 96, "sres", 556, "A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate with respect to the murder of four American missionaries in El Salvador.", "International Affairs", "1980-12-05", "1980-12-05", "Ordered held at the desk.", "Senate", "Sen. Metzenbaum, Howard M. [D-OH]", "OH", "D", "M000678", 9, "Expresses the sense of the Senate with respect to the murder of four American missionaries in El Salvador in December 1980, and extends its condolences to their families and friends. Declares that the President should urge the government of El Salvador to bring the murderers to justice.", "2021-06-14T19:52:36Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-resolution/556"], ["96-hconres-454", 96, "hconres", 454, "A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the Congress would regard Soviet military action against Poland as a serious breach of international peace, and that if the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics takes military action against Poland, the President of the United States should, in conjunction with the leaders of Japan, Australia, and our NATO allies, immediately discontinue all credit lines and severely curtail trade and economic relations with the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics.", "International Affairs", "1980-12-04", "1980-12-04", "Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.", "House", "Rep. Ritter, Don [R-PA-15]", "PA", "R", "R000277", 32, "Expresses the sense of the Congress that:  (1) the Congress would consider military action by the Soviet Union against Poland a serious breach of international peace; (2) in the event of such action, the President, in conjunction with the leaders of Japan, Australia, and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization allies, should immediately discontinue all credit lines and severely curtail trade and economic relations with the Soviet Union.", "2024-02-07T11:38:03Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/454"], ["96-hjres-639", 96, "hjres", 639, "A joint resolution to call an Atlantic Convention.", "International Affairs", "1980-12-03", "1980-12-03", "Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.", "House", "Rep. Findley, Paul [R-IL-20]", "IL", "R", "F000123", 0, "Establishes a delegation, composed of U. S. citizens, to organize a convention of delegations from parliamentary democracies for the purpose of examining the unity of the peoples represented (an \"Atlantic Convention\" made up of such North Atlantic Treaty parliamentary democracies and other parliamentary democracies as desire to join in such enterprise).  States membership, compensation, and staff requirements of such delegation. Directs the delegation to:  (1) report semiannually to the President and the Congress; and (2) submit a final report stating the results of the convention, including recommendations for congressional action. Terminates the authority of the delegation three years after appropriations first become available for the purposes of this Act.", "2024-02-07T11:38:03Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/house-joint-resolution/639"], ["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-hconres-443", 96, "hconres", 443, "A concurrent resolution disapproving the proposed sale to the Republic of Korea of defense articles pursuant to a Cooperative Logistics Supply Support Arrangement (Transmittal No. 80-96).", "International Affairs", "1980-10-01", "1980-10-01", "Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.", "House", "Rep. Hall, Tony P. [D-OH-3]", "OH", "D", "H000074", 22, "Objects to the proposed sale of defense articles to South Korea pursuant to a Cooperative Logistics Supply Support Arrangement.", "2024-02-07T11:38:03Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/443"], ["96-hr-8254", 96, "hr", 8254, "Domestic and International Hunger Foundation Act", "International Affairs", "1980-10-01", "1980-10-01", "Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.", "House", "Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-26]", "NY", "R", "G000212", 0, "Domestic and International Hunger Foundation Act - Establishes the Domestic and International Hunger Foundation as a nonprofit corporation to alleviate the problems of world hunger and malnutrition.  Sets forth the powers of the Foundation.  Provides for a board of directors. Establishes an advisory committee to such board. Requires the Foundation to report annually to Congress on its activities.", "2025-09-02T13:55:06Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/house-bill/8254"], ["96-hconres-438", 96, "hconres", 438, "A concurrent resolution relating to the recent curtailment of Jewish emigration by the Government of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics.", "International Affairs", "1980-09-25", "1980-09-25", "Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.", "House", "Rep. Moffett, Toby [D-CT-6]", "CT", "D", "M000839", 39, "Deplores the recent curtailment of Jewish emigration from the Soviet Union.  Urges executive branch officials to express U.S. opposition to such repression.  Urges the President to instruct the U.S. delegation to the Madrid meeting of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe to seek an explanation of Soviet emigration policies and protest violations of the family reunification provisions of the Helsinki Final Act.", "2024-02-07T11:38:03Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/438"], ["96-hconres-439", 96, "hconres", 439, "A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the frozen Iranian assets be used to compensate the American hostages and their families.", "International Affairs", "1980-09-25", "1980-09-25", "Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.", "House", "Rep. Paul, Ron [R-TX-22]", "TX", "R", "P000583", 0, "Expresses the sense of Congress that frozen Iranian assets be used to compensate the U.S. hostages and their families.", "2024-02-07T11:38:03Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/439"], ["96-sconres-129", 96, "sconres", 129, "A concurrent resolution relating to the recent curtailment of Jewish emigration by the Government of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics.", "International Affairs", "1980-09-25", "1980-09-25", "Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.", "Senate", "Sen. Church, Frank [D-ID]", "ID", "D", "C000388", 0, "Deplores the recent curtailment of Jewish emigration from the Soviet Union.  Urges executive branch officials to express U.S. opposition to such repression.  Urges the President to instruct the U.S. delegation to the Madrid meeting of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe to seek an explanation of Soviet emigration policies and protest violations of the family reunification provisions of the Helsinki Final Act.", "2025-01-14T19:00:46Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/129"], ["96-hr-8184", 96, "hr", 8184, "A bill to authorize $200,000,000 to carry out a multi-year economic support fund program for Zimbabwe.", "International Affairs", "1980-09-23", "1980-09-23", "Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.", "House", "Rep. Solarz, Stephen J. [D-NY-13]", "NY", "D", "S000673", 0, "Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize additional appropriations for the economic support fund for Zimbabwe.  Limits the aggregate amount of economic support funds for fiscal year 1981 for Zimbabwe.", "2024-02-07T11:38:03Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/house-bill/8184"], ["96-sres-525", 96, "sres", 525, "A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate with respect to the anticipated vote in the United Nations regarding the seating of a permanent representative of Cambodia.", "International Affairs", "1980-09-22", "1980-09-22", "Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.", "Senate", "Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC]", "SC", "D", "H000725", 13, "Expresses the sense of the Senate that the U.S. Representative to the United Nations should abstain in any vote regarding the continued seating of the representative of Cambodia to the United Nations.", "2025-01-14T19:00:46Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-resolution/525"], ["96-hconres-434", 96, "hconres", 434, "A concurrent resolution to honor Raoul Wallenberg, and to express the sense of Congress that the U. S. delegation to the Madrid Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe urge consideration of the case of Raoul Wallenberg at that meeting, and to request that the Department of State take all possible action to obtain information concerning his present status and secure his release.", "International Affairs", "1980-09-19", "1980-11-19", "Measure passed Senate.", "House", "Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-20]", "NY", "D", "W000258", 84, "Honors Raoul Wallenberg for his work in Hungary during World War II.  Expresses the sense of Congress that the U.S. delegation to the Madrid meeting of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe should urge the consideration of the Wallenberg case.  Requests the State Department to discover the whereabouts of Raoul Wallenberg from the Soviet Union and secure his return to Sweden.", "2025-01-14T19:00:46Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/434"], ["96-hconres-435", 96, "hconres", 435, "A concurrent resolution relating to the situation in Poland.", "International Affairs", "1980-09-19", "1980-10-01", "Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.", "House", "Rep. Zablocki, Clement J. [D-WI-4]", "WI", "D", "Z000001", 49, "(Measure passed House, amended, roll call #610 (403-0))  Expresses the sense of the Congress that the peaceful resolution of the Polish workers' strike contributes to international peace. Encourages implementation of the strike settlement without the use or threatened use of force.  Supports implementation of such settlement in accordance with the Final Act of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe.", "2025-01-14T19:00:46Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/435"], ["96-hres-790", 96, "hres", 790, "A resolution requesting the President to furnish certain information to the House of Representatives concerning U.S. involvement in Iran.", "International Affairs", "1980-09-19", "1980-09-19", "Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.", "House", "Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-9]", "CA", "D", "S000810", 0, "Requests the President to furnish the House of Representatives with specified documents containing information about U.S. involvement in Iran.", "2024-02-07T11:38:03Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/house-resolution/790"], ["96-hr-8064", 96, "hr", 8064, "International Health Act of 1980", "International Affairs", "1980-09-03", "1980-09-03", "Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.", "House", "Rep. Carter, Tim Lee [R-KY-5]", "KY", "R", "C000201", 2, "International Health Act of 1980 - 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. Amends the Public Health Service Act to establish an Office of International Health within the Department of Health and Human Services to be responsible for international health activities. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish the Paul G. Rogers International Health Fellowship program to provide health professionals for health programs in developing countries. Establishes the International Health Service Corps, within the Public Health Service, to enhance the capabilities of developing countries in public health, health care delivery, and health care research. Authorizes the Secretary to make grants, upon application, for research and training in health care delivery in developing countries and for health care delivery projects in developing countries. Directs the Secretary to evaluate such activities and annually report to the President and Congress with recommendations.", "2025-09-02T13:54:59Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/house-bill/8064"], ["96-hres-781", 96, "hres", 781, "A resolution relating to the Capital of Israel.", "International Affairs", "1980-09-03", "1980-09-03", "Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.", "House", "Rep. Crane, Philip M. [R-IL-12]", "IL", "R", "C000873", 0, "Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should repudiate its abstention on United Nations Security Council Resolution 478 (1980) to reaffirm Israel's right to choose its own capital city.", "2024-02-07T11:38:03Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/house-resolution/781"], ["96-sconres-120", 96, "sconres", 120, "A concurrent resolution congratulating the people of Poland on the successful conclusion of the strike.", "International Affairs", "1980-09-03", "1980-09-03", "Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.", "Senate", "Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA]", "PA", "R", "H000456", 33, "Congratulates Polish workers on the successful completion of their strikes.  Urges the Polish government to respect the agreement.  Calls upon other nations to not interfere in Poland's internal affairs.", "2025-01-14T19:00:46Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/120"], ["96-hconres-423", 96, "hconres", 423, "A concurrent resolution relating to the situation in Poland.", "International Affairs", "1980-08-27", "1980-08-27", "Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.", "House", "Rep. Zablocki, Clement J. [D-WI-4]", "WI", "D", "Z000001", 58, "Urges the peaceful resolution of issues raised by Polish workers in accordance with international agreements.  Requests the Polish government to release persons unjustly imprisoned during recent worker unrest.  Asks all signatories to observe the Declaration on Principles Guiding Relations between Participating States.", "2024-02-07T11:38:03Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/423"], ["96-hres-774", 96, "hres", 774, "A resolution providing that the President should continue certain measures which have been taken against the new regime in Bolivia until that regime takes certain corrective actions.", "International Affairs", "1980-08-27", "1980-08-27", "Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.", "House", "Rep. Ottinger, Richard L. [D-NY-24]", "NY", "D", "O000134", 29, "Declares that the President should not reestablish an official U.S. presence in Bolivia nor furnish any military or economic assistance to Bolivia until:  (1) civil rights and the democratic process are restored; (2) U.S. citizens detained for political reasons are released; and (3) Bolivian drug involvement is assessed.", "2024-02-07T11:38:03Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/house-resolution/774"], ["96-hconres-421", 96, "hconres", 421, "A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress for the Polish people.", "International Affairs", "1980-08-26", "1980-08-26", "Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.", "House", "Rep. Dornan, Robert K. [R-CA-27]", "CA", "R", "D000435", 1, "Expresses the sense of Congress that the United States should openly support the Polish people and should refrain from further extending credits or transferring technology to the Polish government, or any supporting government, during negotiations with Polish workers.", "2024-02-07T11:38:03Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/421"], ["96-sconres-116", 96, "sconres", 116, "A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress on the Baltic States question.", "International Affairs", "1980-08-26", "1980-08-26", "Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.", "Senate", "Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC]", "SC", "R", "T000254", 2, "Declares the sense of the Congress that the President and the Secretary of State should take all necessary steps to:  (1) bring the Baltic States question before the United Nations; and (2) urge the United Nations to request the Soviet Union to withdraw all non-native troops, agents, colonists, and controls from the Republics of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia, and to return all Baltic exiles from Siberia and from prisons and labor camps in the Soviet Union. Requires the Secretary of State to do his utmost to bring the matter of the Baltic States to the attention of all nations by means of special radio programs and publications.  Declares that the United States should not agree to the recognition of the Soviet Union's annexation of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia. Directs the President to take steps to provide that all maps of Europe show the Republics of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia as independent states. Calls for a return of self-determination to the peoples of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia through free elections conducted under the auspices of the United Nations.", "2025-01-14T19:00:46Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/116"], ["96-sconres-117", 96, "sconres", 117, "A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the President should convey to the Soviet Government the deep concern of the Congress and the American people for the fate of Raoul Wallenberg  and that the United States delegation to the Madrid Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe should urge consideration of the case of Raoul Wallenberg at that meeting by the signatories to the Helsinki Final Act.", "International Affairs", "1980-08-26", "1980-11-19", "Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate (See H.Con.Res. 434 for similar provisions).", "Senate", "Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY]", "NY", "D", "M001054", 9, "Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the President should express to the Soviet Government U.S. concern for the fate of Raoul Wallenberg; and (2) the U.S. delegation to the Madrid meeting of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe should urge the consideration of the Wallenberg case.", "2025-01-14T19:00:46Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/117"], ["96-hconres-415", 96, "hconres", 415, "A concurrent resolution to express the sense of the Congress that the United States should provide immediate humanitarian assistance to Somalia in order to help that nation cope with the massive influx of refugees.", "International Affairs", "1980-08-25", "1980-08-25", "Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.", "House", "Rep. Maguire, Andrew [D-NJ-7]", "NJ", "D", "M000058", 12, "Expresses the sense of the Congress that the United States should provide immediate humanitarian assistance to help Somalia cope with the massive influx of refugees. Urges executive branch officials to call upon other nations to aid the Somali refugees.", "2024-02-07T11:38:03Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/415"], ["96-hconres-416", 96, "hconres", 416, "A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the legitimate demands of the striking Polish workers be met by the government of Poland by peaceful means, without any interference from outside powers.", "International Affairs", "1980-08-25", "1980-08-25", "Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.", "House", "Rep. Oakar, Mary Rose [D-OH-20]", "OH", "D", "O000001", 13, "Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the legitimate demands of the Polish workers be met through negotiation without outside interference. Considers any outside military intervention an act of aggression.", "2024-02-07T11:38:03Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/416"], ["96-hr-8013", 96, "hr", 8013, "A bill to provide that certain payments be made by the Government of Iran to those United States citizens who were taken hostage in Tehran in November 1979.", "International Affairs", "1980-08-25", "1980-08-25", "Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.", "House", "Rep. Jeffries, Jim [R-KS-2]", "KS", "R", "J000074", 0, "Entitles each U.S. citizen held hostage in Iran to specified payments based on the length of time such citizen is held hostage or a specified amount if the hostage is injured or dies as a result of the captivity. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to establish a special fund to make such payments containing amounts paid by Iran to the United States or realized from the blocked Iranian assets,  if not otherwise paid by Iran. Requires the President to make such payments from the blocked Iranian assets within one year after captivity has ended.  Directs the President to continue to prohibit transactions in a specified portion of the Iranian assets until such payments are made.", "2024-02-07T11:38:03Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/house-bill/8013"], ["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-hconres-408", 96, "hconres", 408, "A concurrent resolution to disapprove the proposed sale to Jordan of 100 M60A3 tanks (Transmittal No. 80-82).", "International Affairs", "1980-08-21", "1980-08-21", "Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.", "House", "Rep. Lehman, William [D-FL-13]", "FL", "D", "L000226", 3, "Objects to the proposed sale to Jordan of 100 M60A3 tanks.", "2024-02-07T11:38:03Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/408"], ["96-hconres-409", 96, "hconres", 409, "A concurrent resolution expressing the deep concern of the Congress about the deprivation by the Soviet Union of the right of Christians to freedom of religion and, in particular, about the situation of the seven Pentecostals now living in the United States Embassy in Moscow, and their families.", "International Affairs", "1980-08-21", "1980-10-08", "Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.", "House", "Rep. Wolff, Lester L. [D-NY-6]", "NY", "D", "W000680", 81, "Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should convey congressional concern about the deprivation of the rights of Christians by the Soviet Union, particularly the Pentecostals living in the U.S. Embassy in Moscow.  Directs the President to report to Congress on the prospects for religious freedom in the Soviet Union.", "2025-01-14T19:00:46Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/409"], ["96-sres-506", 96, "sres", 506, "A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate with respect to the repatriation to Cuba of certain Cuban refugees who have recently entered the United States.", "International Affairs", "1980-08-21", "1980-08-21", "Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.", "Senate", "Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS]", "KS", "R", "D000401", 0, "Expresses the sense of the Senate that:  (1) the Government should formulate and implement a plan for the repatriation to Cuba of Cuban refugees who are causing disruption or disturbances in the United States or who wish to return to Cuba; and (2) an appropriate official of the Administration should prepare and transmit to the Senate a report concerning the progress made in formulating and implementing such plan.", "2025-07-21T19:32:26Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-resolution/506"], ["96-hconres-404", 96, "hconres", 404, "A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the President should convey to the Soviet Government the deep concern of the Congress and the American people for the fate of Raoul Wallenberg and that the United States delegation to the Madrid Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe should urge consideration of the case of Raoul Wallenberg at that meeting by the signatories to the Helsinki Final Act.", "International Affairs", "1980-08-20", "1980-08-20", "Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.", "House", "Rep. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT-2]", "CT", "D", "D000388", 46, "Expresses the sense of Congress that:  (1) the President should express to the Soviet Government U.S. concern for the fate of Raoul Wallenberg;  and (2) the U.S. delegation to the Madrid meeting of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe should urge the consideration of the Wallenberg case.", "2024-02-07T11:38:03Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/404"], ["96-hconres-406", 96, "hconres", 406, "A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the people of the Polish People's Republic should be permitted by other nations to settle their internal affairs by themselves without external intervention.", "International Affairs", "1980-08-20", "1980-08-20", "Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.", "House", "Rep. Ritter, Don [R-PA-15]", "PA", "R", "R000277", 228, "Declares that the people of Poland should be allowed to settle their own affairs, including the formation of independent trade unions and the right to strike, without foreign interference.", "2024-02-07T11:38:03Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/406"], ["96-hconres-401", 96, "hconres", 401, "A concurrent resolution disapproving the proposed sale to Jordan of 100 M60A3 tanks and related defense articles and services (Transmittal No.  80-82).", "International Affairs", "1980-08-19", "1980-08-19", "Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.", "House", "Rep. Fish, Hamilton, Jr. [R-NY-25]", "NY", "R", "F000141", 1, "Objects to the proposed sale to Jordan of 100 M60A3 tanks and related defense articles and services.", "2024-02-07T11:38:03Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/401"], ["96-hconres-402", 96, "hconres", 402, "A concurrent resolution requesting the President of the United States to seek the release of Yuriy Shukhevych.", "International Affairs", "1980-08-19", "1980-08-19", "Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.", "House", "Rep. Horton, Frank J. [R-NY-34]", "NY", "R", "H000797", 40, "Condemns the Soviet Union for its persecution of Yuriy Shukhevych.  Urges the President to protest the internment of Shukhevych.", "2024-02-07T11:38:03Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/402"], ["96-sres-500", 96, "sres", 500, "A resolution to prevent U. S. funding of PLO activities.", "International Affairs", "1980-08-06", "1980-08-06", "Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.", "Senate", "Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS]", "KS", "R", "D000401", 3, "Expresses the sense of the Senate that U.S. contributions to the United Nations fund for Palestinian refugees and other programs be halted if the Palestine Liberation Organization is designated as the conduit or the consultant for the distribution of such funds.", "2025-01-14T19:00:46Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-resolution/500"], ["96-sconres-114", 96, "sconres", 114, "A concurrent resolution to express the sense of the Congress with the respect to the independence and integrity of the people and government of Jamaica.", "International Affairs", "1980-08-04", "1980-08-04", "Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.", "Senate", "Sen. Stone, Richard (Dick) [D-FL]", "FL", "D", "S000962", 2, "Extends U.S. congratulations to Jamaica on its 18th anniversary of independence.  Encourages Jamaica's commitment to peaceful change through elections.  Supports Jamaica's efforts to protect its heritage from outside influence.", "2025-01-14T19:00:46Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/114"], ["96-sres-498", 96, "sres", 498, "A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate with respect to the consideration of the Salt II Treaty.", "International Affairs", "1980-08-04", "1980-08-04", "Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.", "Senate", "Sen. McGovern, George [D-SD]", "SD", "D", "M000452", 0, "Declares that the Senate should proceed at the earliest possible time to the consideration of the SALT II Treaty.", "2025-01-14T19:00:46Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-resolution/498"], ["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-hconres-396", 96, "hconres", 396, "A concurrent resolution disapproving the proposed sale to Jordan of 100 M60A3 tanks and related defense articles and services (Transmittal No.  80-82).", "International Affairs", "1980-07-31", "1980-07-31", "Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.", "House", "Rep. Rosenthal, Benjamin S. [D-NY-8]", "NY", "D", "R000442", 14, "Objects to the proposed sale to Jordan of 100 M60A3 tanks and related defense articles and services.", "2024-02-07T11:38:03Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/396"], ["96-hconres-397", 96, "hconres", 397, "A concurrent resolution expressing the deep concern of the Congress about the deprivation by the Soviet Union of the right of Protestant Christians to freedom of religion and, in particular, about the situation of the seven Pentecostals now living in the United States embassy in Moscow.", "International Affairs", "1980-07-31", "1980-07-31", "Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.", "House", "Rep. Wolff, Lester L. [D-NY-6]", "NY", "D", "W000680", 33, "Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should convey congressional concern about the deprivation of the rights of Protestant Christians by the Soviet Union, particularly the Pentecostals living in the U.S. Embassy in Moscow. Directs the President to report to Congress on the prospects for religious freedom in the Soviet Union.", "2024-02-07T11:38:03Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/397"], ["96-hconres-394", 96, "hconres", 394, "A concurrent resolution urging the President to instruct the United States delegation to the Madrid Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe to request that the case of Raoul Wallenberg be placed on the agenda of the Conference.", "International Affairs", "1980-07-30", "1980-07-30", "Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.", "House", "Rep. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT-2]", "CT", "D", "D000388", 1, "Urges the President to instruct the U.S. Delegation to the Madrid Conference on Security and cooperation in Europe to request that: (1) the case of Raoul Wallenberg be placed on the agenda of the Conference; and (2) the Soviet Union be called upon to cooperate in an investigation to determine his whereabouts.", "2024-02-07T11:38:03Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/394"], ["96-hconres-395", 96, "hconres", 395, "A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the well-being of the American hostages in Iran.", "International Affairs", "1980-07-30", "1980-07-30", "Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.", "House", "Rep. Seiberling, John F. [D-OH-14]", "OH", "D", "S000230", 48, "Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should request the International Red Cross to: (1) make regular visits to the hostages held in Iran and report back to Congress with its findings; and (2) urge its member countries to solicit Iranian cooperation in such visits.", "2024-02-07T11:38:03Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/395"], ["96-hr-7878", 96, "hr", 7878, "A bill to authorize the transfer of certain naval vessels.", "International Affairs", "1980-07-30", "1980-09-23", "Referred to Senate Committee on Armed Services.", "House", "Rep. Price, Melvin [D-IL-23]", "IL", "D", "P000522", 1, "(Measure passed House, amended)  Authorizes the sale or lease of specified naval vessels to Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Greece, Italy, South Korea, Mexico, and Taiwan. Requires such sales to be at a price at least equivalent to the U.S. value of such vessels. Permits leases of such vessels to provide for maintenance by the lessee. Requires the recipient government to pay any transfer expenses.  Terminates to authority to transfer such vessels two years after enactment of this Act.", "2025-06-06T14:17:56Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/house-bill/7878"], ["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-sconres-110", 96, "sconres", 110, "A concurrent resolution to honor Raoul Wallenberg and to request that the Department of State take all possible action to obtain information concerning his present status and secure his release.", "International Affairs", "1980-07-28", "1980-07-28", "Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.", "Senate", "Sen. Boschwitz, Rudy [R-MN]", "MN", "R", "B000647", 0, "Honors Raoul Wallenberg for his work in Hungary during World War II.  Requests the State Department to discover the whereabouts of Raoul Wallenberg from the Soviet Union and secure his return to Sweden.", "2025-01-14T19:00:46Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/110"], ["96-hconres-389", 96, "hconres", 389, "A concurrent resolution condemning the harassment and persecution by the Soviet Government of Vladimir Kislik.", "International Affairs", "1980-07-25", "1980-09-30", "Reported to Senate from the Committee on Foreign Relations (without written rept.).", "House", "Rep. Porter, John Edward [R-IL-10]", "IL", "R", "P000444", 35, "(Measure passed House, amended)  Condemns Soviet persecution of Vladimir Kislik and other Soviet human rights activists.  Expresses the sense of Congress that:  (1) the President should request that Kislik be permitted to emigrate from the Soviet Union; and (2) violations of the Final Act of the Congress on Security and Cooperation in Europe should be raised at the review meeting of the Madrid Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe.", "2025-01-14T19:00:46Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/389"], ["96-hconres-390", 96, "hconres", 390, "A concurrent resolution with respect to an international treaty banning lethal and incapacitating chemical weapons.", "International Affairs", "1980-07-25", "1980-07-25", "Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.", "House", "Rep. Zablocki, Clement J. [D-WI-4]", "WI", "D", "Z000001", 4, "Supports a Presidential policy against further U.S. manufacture or possession of lethal and incapacitating chemical weapons. Urges a treaty banning the manufacture and possession of such weapons.", "2024-02-07T11:38:03Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/390"], ["96-hres-748", 96, "hres", 748, "A resolution relating to the United Nations Mid-Decade Conference for Women.", "International Affairs", "1980-07-24", "1980-07-29", "Measure passed House, roll call #439 (382-9).", "House", "Rep. Zablocki, Clement J. [D-WI-4]", "WI", "D", "Z000001", 22, "Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the U.S. delegation to the Copenhagen conference on the United Nations Decade for Women should be encouraged to support resolutions relating to health, education, and employment. Declares that the U.S. delegation to the Conference should oppose any resolutions which do not relate directly to the goals of the Conference. Requires the U.S. delegation to report to Congress on the results of the conference.", "2024-02-07T11:38:03Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/house-resolution/748"], ["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-sres-490", 96, "sres", 490, "A resolution to express the disapproval of the Senate regarding the agreement between Argentina and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics.", "International Affairs", "1980-07-24", "1980-07-24", "Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.", "Senate", "Sen. Bayh, Birch [D-IN]", "IN", "D", "B000254", 7, "Disapproves of the action taken by Argentina to sell grain to the Soviet Union.  Calls upon the President to formally protest such sales agreement.", "2025-01-14T19:00:46Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-resolution/490"], ["96-hconres-385", 96, "hconres", 385, "A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to Cyprus.", "International Affairs", "1980-07-23", "1980-07-23", "Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.", "House", "Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2]", "NJ", "D", "H000930", 9, "Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should seek to secure the cooperation of Turkey in the removal of its troops from Cyprus, the return of refugees to their homes, and a peaceful settlement of the Cyprus problem.", "2024-02-07T11:38:03Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/385"], ["96-hconres-387", 96, "hconres", 387, "A concurrent resolution with respect to the independence and integrity of the people and government of Jamaica.", "International Affairs", "1980-07-23", "1980-08-01", "Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.", "House", "Rep. Yatron, Gus [D-PA-6]", "PA", "D", "Y000014", 4, "Extends U.S. congratulations to Jamaica on its 18th anniversary of independence.  Encourages Jamaica's commitment to peaceful change through elections.  Supports Jamaica's efforts to protect its heritage from outside influence.", "2025-01-14T19:00:46Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/387"], ["96-hr-7789", 96, "hr", 7789, "A bill to provide for the compensation, from those blocked assets of the Iranian Government, of those Americans taken hostage in Tehran in November 1979.", "International Affairs", "1980-07-22", "1980-07-22", "Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.", "House", "Rep. Luken, Thomas A. [D-OH-2]", "OH", "D", "L000508", 3, "Entitles each U.S. citizen held hostage in Iran to specified payments based on the length of time such citizen is held hostage or a specified amount if the hostage is injured or dies as a result of the captivity. Requires the President to make such payments from the blocked Iranian assets within 60 days after captivity has ended.  Directs the President to continue to prohibit transactions in a specified portion of the Iranian assets until such payments are made.", "2024-02-07T11:38:03Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/house-bill/7789"], ["96-hconres-381", 96, "hconres", 381, "A concurrent resolution calling on the President of the United States to bring before the United Nations Security Council certain questions regarding Soviet Union compliance with the Biological Weapons Convention of 1972.", "International Affairs", "1980-07-02", "1980-07-02", "Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.", "House", "Rep. Quayle, Dan [R-IN-4]", "IN", "R", "Q000007", 0, "Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President bring before the United Nations Security Council the probable violation of the Biological Weapons Convention of 1972 by the Soviet Union (the Sverdlovsk incident). Calls upon the President to report, with any recommendations, to Congress concerning the status and capabilities of U.S. defenses against biological weapons.", "2024-02-07T11:38:03Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/381"], ["96-hconres-382", 96, "hconres", 382, "A concurrent resolution to express the sense of the Congress that the foreign policy of the United States should reflect a national strategy of peace through strength.", "International Affairs", "1980-07-02", "1980-07-02", "Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.", "House", "Rep. Stratton, Samuel S. [D-NY-28]", "NY", "D", "S000997", 221, "Expresses the sense of the Congress that U.S. foreign policy should reflect a national strategy of peace through strength with specified principles and goals.", "2024-02-07T11:38:03Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/382"], ["96-sres-484", 96, "sres", 484, "A resolution relative to the Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security with Japan and announcing Tokyo conference.", "International Affairs", "1980-07-02", "1980-08-26", "Measure passed Senate, amended.", "Senate", "Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT]", "UT", "R", "H000338", 52, "(Reported to Senate from the Committee on Foreign Relations with amendment, S. Rept. 96-917) Commemorates the twentieth anniversary of the Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security between the United States and Japan.  Declares that it is in the best interest of both such countries to evaluate and discuss how to perpetuate the achievements of the Treaty in private and government forums.  Expresses the interest of the Senate in receiving a report on such forums.", "2025-01-14T19:00:46Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-resolution/484"], ["96-hres-737", 96, "hres", 737, "A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives for a free and independent Afghanistan.", "International Affairs", "1980-07-01", "1980-07-01", "Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.", "House", "Rep. Bereuter, Doug [R-NE-1]", "NE", "R", "B000403", 1, "Deplores the Soviet violations with respect to Afghanistan.  Calls for the withdrawal of Soviet troops from Afghanistan.  Supports the imposition of penalties on the Soviet Union for its aggression.  Urges continued action to draw attention to the Soviet violations and to prevent further Soviet incursions.  Supports the President's action in proclaiming \"Afghanistan Relief Week.\"", "2024-02-07T11:38:03Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/house-resolution/737"], ["96-hres-738", 96, "hres", 738, "A resolution relating to the United Nations Mid-Decade Conference for Women.", "International Affairs", "1980-07-01", "1980-07-01", "Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.", "House", "Rep. Zablocki, Clement J. [D-WI-4]", "WI", "D", "Z000001", 19, "Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the U. S. delegation to the Copenhagen conference on the United Nations Decade for Women should be encouraged to support resolutions relating to health, education, and employment and to sign the Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women. Declares that the U. S. delegation to the Conference should be instructed to oppose any resolutions which do not relate directly to the goals of the Conference. Requires the U. S. delegation to report to Congress on the results of the conference.", "2024-02-07T11:38:03Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/house-resolution/738"], ["96-hres-735", 96, "hres", 735, "A resolution relating to the United Nations Mid-Decade Conference for Women.", "International Affairs", "1980-06-26", "1980-06-26", "Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.", "House", "Rep. Maguire, Andrew [D-NJ-7]", "NJ", "D", "M000058", 5, "Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the inclusion of a separate agenda item on Palestinian women presents an intrusion of political issues into the Mid-Decade Conference for women.  Declares that the U.S. delegation to the Conference should be instructed to oppose any resolutions which do not relate directly to the goals of the Conference.", "2024-02-07T11:38:03Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/house-resolution/735"], ["96-hr-7662", 96, "hr", 7662, "A bill to establish certain fines to be imposed on any foreign government which holds hostage any citizen or employee of the United States.", "International Affairs", "1980-06-25", "1980-06-25", "Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.", "House", "Rep. Lujan, Manuel, Jr. [R-NM-1]", "NM", "R", "L000506", 0, "Sets forth compensation to be paid by any foreign government which tolerates the taking of U.S. citizens as hostages.  Vests assets of such government in the United States to pay such fines if the hostages are not released within a specified period.", "2024-02-07T11:38:03Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/house-bill/7662"], ["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-sres-472", 96, "sres", 472, "A resolution calling for the withdrawal of Soviet troops from Afghanistan.", "International Affairs", "1980-06-24", "1980-06-24", "Measure passed Senate, roll call #247 (96-0).", "Senate", "Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV]", "WV", "D", "B001210", 56, "Deplores the Soviet violations with respect to Afghanistan.  Joins calls for the withdrawal of Soviet troops from Afghanistan.  Supports the imposition of penalties on the Soviet Union for its aggression.  Urges continued action to draw attention to the Soviet violations and to prevent further Soviet incursions.", "2021-06-14T20:11:58Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-resolution/472"], ["96-sres-473", 96, "sres", 473, "A resolution deploring the politicization of the Mid-Decade Women's Conference and urging the U.S. delegation to oppose any politically-motivated resolutions at the Conference.", "International Affairs", "1980-06-24", "1980-06-26", "Measure passed Senate, amended.", "Senate", "Sen. Javits, Jacob K. [R-NY]", "NY", "R", "J000064", 20, "(Reported to Senate from the Committee on Foreign Relations with amendment (without written report))  Expresses the sense of the Senate that the inclusion of a separate agenda item on Palestinian women presents an intrusion of political issues into the Mid-Decade Conference for women.  Declares that the U.S. delegation to the Conference should be instructed to oppose any resolutions which do not relate directly to the goals of the Conference.", "2025-01-14T19:00:46Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-resolution/473"], ["96-hr-7621", 96, "hr", 7621, "A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for a one-House Congressional veto of Presidential determinations that the number of refugee admissions in a fiscal year should exceed 50,000.", "International Affairs", "1980-06-19", "1980-06-19", "Referred to House Committee on Rules.", "House", "Rep. Lloyd, Marilyn [D-TN-3]", "TN", "D", "L000381", 2, "Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for a one-House congressional veto of a Presidential determination to exceed the annual 50,000 refugee admission ceiling.  Requires such a Presidential determination to be transmitted to both Houses of Congress.", "2024-02-07T14:47:33Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/house-bill/7621"], ["96-sres-458", 96, "sres", 458, "A resolution to commemorate the Katyn Forest Massacre.", "International Affairs", "1980-06-12", "1980-06-12", "Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.", "Senate", "Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA]", "PA", "R", "H000456", 0, "Commemorates the Katyn Forest tragedy to recognize the valor of the Polish people who lost their lives and to remind the world of the result of war and aggression.", "2025-07-21T19:32:26Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-resolution/458"], ["96-hconres-362", 96, "hconres", 362, "A concurrent resolution urging the President to take certain actions with respect to the flight of Cuban natives from Cuba.", "International Affairs", "1980-06-11", "1980-06-11", "Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.", "House", "Rep. Hammerschmidt, John P. [R-AR-3]", "AR", "R", "H000124", 0, "Urges the President to secure greater international cooperation with respect to the large number of Cubans who recently have fled or are attempting to flee Cuba.  Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should seek the discussion of such situation in an appropriate international forum.", "2024-02-07T11:38:03Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/362"], ["96-hr-7546", 96, "hr", 7546, "A bill to provide for the establishment of a Foreign Service Grievance procedure.", "International Affairs", "1980-06-11", "1980-06-11", "Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.", "House", "Rep. Derrick, Butler C. [D-SC-3]", "SC", "D", "D000267", 1, "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.", "2024-02-07T11:38:03Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/house-bill/7546"], ["96-hjres-566", 96, "hjres", 566, "A joint resolution withdrawing the United States of America from the Treaty on the Limitation of Anti-Ballistic Missile Systems, and the Interim Agreement Protocol, and Agreed Interpretations of the Treaty, signed of May 26, 1972.", "International Affairs", "1980-06-10", "1980-06-10", "Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.", "House", "Rep. Paul, Ron [R-TX-22]", "TX", "R", "P000583", 0, "Withdraws the United States from the Treaty on the Limitation of Anti-Ballistic Missile Systems and related agreements.  Sets forth congressional findings that such Treaty jeopardizes U.S. interests. Directs the President to notify the Soviet Union of the U.S. withdrawal from such agreements.", "2024-02-07T11:38:03Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/house-joint-resolution/566"], ["96-hres-704", 96, "hres", 704, "A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President instruct the Attorney General to prosecute to the fullest extent of the law any and all persons who are in violation of the Logan Act and the prohibition on travel to Iran, provided for under the authority of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.", "International Affairs", "1980-06-10", "1980-06-10", "Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.", "House", "Rep. Rudd, Eldon D. [R-AZ-4]", "AZ", "R", "R000495", 48, "Expresses the sense of the Senate that the President instruct the Attorney General to prosecute all persons who violate the Logan Act and the executive order prohibiting travel to Iran, thereby giving color of right to illegal actions by the Government of Iran.", "2021-06-14T19:15:01Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/house-resolution/704"], ["96-sres-456", 96, "sres", 456, "A resolution regarding prosecution of persons in violation of the Logan Act and the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.", "International Affairs", "1980-06-10", "1980-06-10", "Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.", "Senate", "Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS]", "KS", "R", "D000401", 23, "Expresses the sense of the Senate that the President instruct the Attorney General to prosecute all persons who violate the Logan Act and the executive order prohibiting travel to Iran, thereby giving color of right to illegal actions by the Government of Iran.", "2025-07-21T19:32:26Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-resolution/456"], ["96-sres-453", 96, "sres", 453, "A resolution concerning the hostages in Iran and enforcement of the Logan Act.", "International Affairs", "1980-06-06", "1980-06-06", "Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.", "Senate", "Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS]", "KS", "R", "D000401", 20, "Expresses the sense of the Senate that the President instruct the Attorney General to prosecute all persons who violate the Logan Act, thereby giving color of right to illegal actions by the Government of Iran.", "2025-07-21T19:32:26Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-resolution/453"], ["96-hconres-352", 96, "hconres", 352, "A concurrent resolution to establish a Special Committee on Advisory Opinions from the World Court.", "International Affairs", "1980-06-04", "1980-06-04", "Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.", "House", "Rep. Bingham, Jonathan B. [D-NY-22]", "NY", "D", "B000472", 1, "Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should:  (1) direct the U.S. representative to the United Nations to propose the establishment of a Special Committee to seek advisory opinions of the International Court of Justice regarding questions of international law submitted by national courts; and (2) after such Committee is established, propose legislation to the Congress authorizing Federal courts to request such advisory opinions.", "2024-02-07T11:38:03Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/352"], ["96-hconres-348", 96, "hconres", 348, "A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to Cyprus.", "International Affairs", "1980-05-30", "1980-05-30", "Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.", "House", "Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2]", "NJ", "D", "H000930", 0, "Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should seek the cooperation of Cyprus and Turkey in resuming negotiations to resolve the Cyprus problem.", "2024-02-07T11:38:03Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/348"], ["96-sconres-97", 96, "sconres", 97, "A Concurrent Resolution relative to the situation in Kampuchea.", "International Affairs", "1980-05-30", "1980-05-30", "Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.", "Senate", "Sen. McGovern, George [D-SD]", "SD", "D", "M000452", 0, "Expresses the sense of Congress, with regard to Kampuchea (Cambodia), concerning: (1) humanitarian assistance; (2) an international conference to end the fighting; (3) withdrawal of foreign forces; (4) a new government acceptable to the people; and (5) United Nations action to protect human rights.", "2025-01-14T19:00:46Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/97"], ["96-hres-690", 96, "hres", 690, "A resolution with respect to maintenance of the territorial integrity and independence of Yugoslavia.", "International Affairs", "1980-05-29", "1980-05-29", "Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.", "House", "Rep. Zablocki, Clement J. [D-WI-4]", "WI", "D", "Z000001", 22, "Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the independence of Yugoslavia and its continued development of a multinational federation are consistent with U.S. and European security interests and contribute to world peace; and (2) the President should assist Yugoslavia in maintaining its independence and in improving the well-being of its people.", "2024-02-07T11:38:03Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/house-resolution/690"], ["96-hconres-347", 96, "hconres", 347, "A concurrent resolution relating to improving and strengthening the peacekeeping capabilities of the United Nations.", "International Affairs", "1980-05-28", "1980-05-28", "Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.", "House", "Rep. Bonker, Don [D-WA-3]", "WA", "D", "B000620", 0, "Expresses congressional support for the President's proposals on improving the United Nations' peacekeeping capabilities.  Requests the President to: (1) reaffirm his support for such proposals; (2) seek expeditious implementation of such proposals; and (3) report to Congress on progress implementing such proposals.", "2024-02-07T11:38:03Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/347"], ["96-hjres-556", 96, "hjres", 556, "A joint resolution authorizing the President of the United States to present, on behalf of the Congress, medals designated \"The Conscience of the Nation Award\" to the families of the eight Americans who died in the course of the hostage rescue mission in Iran.", "International Affairs", "1980-05-28", "1980-05-28", "Referred to House Committee on Armed Services.", "House", "Rep. Quillen, James H. (Jimmy) [R-TN-1]", "TN", "R", "Q000013", 0, "Authorizes and requests the President to present, on behalf of the Congress, medals designated \"The Conscience of the Nation Award\" to the families of the eight Americans who died during the hostage rescue mission in Iran.", "2025-06-06T14:17:56Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/house-joint-resolution/556"], ["96-hconres-346", 96, "hconres", 346, "A concurrent resolution calling on the President of the United States to proclaim the week of July 21-27, 1980, as \"Afghanistan Relief Week,\" to focus the attention and concern of the American people and the world Community on the need to assist the Afghan refugees in their struggle for survival.", "International Affairs", "1980-05-22", "1980-05-22", "Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.", "House", "Rep. Wolff, Lester L. [D-NY-6]", "NY", "D", "W000680", 7, "Requests the President to designate the week of July 21 through July 27, 1980, as \"Afghanistan Relief Week.\"", "2024-02-06T20:04:02Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/346"], ["96-sconres-96", 96, "sconres", 96, "A concurrent resolution calling on the President of the United States to proclaim the week of July 21-27, 1980 as \"Afghanistan Relief Week\", to focus the attention and concern of the American people and the world community on the need to assist the Afghan refugees in their struggle for survival.", "International Affairs", "1980-05-22", "1980-05-22", "Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.", "Senate", "Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI]", "RI", "D", "P000193", 3, "Requests the President to designate the week of July 21 through July 27, 1980, as \"Afghanistan Relief Week.\"", "2025-07-21T19:32:26Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/96"], ["96-hconres-343", 96, "hconres", 343, "A concurrent resolution urging the President to take certain actions with respect to the flight of Cuban natives from Cuba.", "International Affairs", "1980-05-21", "1980-05-21", "Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.", "House", "Rep. Goodling, William F. [R-PA-19]", "PA", "R", "G000291", 4, "Urges the President to secure greater international cooperation with respect to the large number of Cubans who recently have fled or are attempting to flee Cuba.  Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should seek the discussion of such situation in an appropriate international forum.", "2024-02-07T11:38:03Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/343"], ["96-hconres-341", 96, "hconres", 341, "A concurrent resolution to honor Raoul Wallenberg and to request that the Department of State take all possible action to obtain information concerning his present status and secure his release.", "International Affairs", "1980-05-20", "1980-05-20", "Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.", "House", "Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-20]", "NY", "D", "W000258", 43, "Honors Raoul Wallenberg for his work in Hungary during World War II.  Requests the State Department to discover the whereabouts of Raoul Wallenberg from the Soviet Union and secure his return to Sweden.", "2024-02-07T11:38:03Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/341"], ["96-hconres-339", 96, "hconres", 339, "A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the executive and legislative branches of the federal government should strive to enable the thousands of Cuban refugees to be ambassadors for freedom for the benefit of the Western Hemisphere.", "International Affairs", "1980-05-15", "1980-05-15", "Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.", "House", "Rep. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA-3]", "IA", "R", "G000386", 0, "Calls upon the President to enlist the cooperation of other Western Hemisphere nations in the permanent resettlement of Cuban refugees.  Expresses the sense of the House that Congress will provide the necessary funds and authority in this matter.", "2024-02-07T11:38:03Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/339"], ["96-hr-7368", 96, "hr", 7368, "A bill to provide for making payments to certain citizens and nationals of the United States held hostage in Iran, and for other purposes.", "International Affairs", "1980-05-15", "1980-05-15", "Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.", "House", "Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24]", "TX", "D", "F000392", 0, "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.", "2024-02-07T11:38:03Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/house-bill/7368"], ["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-hr-7338", 96, "hr", 7338, "A bill to provide for the payment, out of the proceeds of gold belonging to the Government of Czechoslovakia, of certified awards of nationals of the United States against the Government of Czechoslovakia and to provide for the release of such proceeds to Czechoslovakia after all such awards are paid.", "International Affairs", "1980-05-13", "1980-05-13", "Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.", "House", "Rep. Wolff, Lester L. [D-NY-6]", "NY", "D", "W000680", 7, "Directs the Secretary of State to negotiate a lump sum agreement with Czechoslovakia providing for full payment of all certified awards against Czechoslovakia determined by the Foreign Claims Settlement Commission. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to take full possession of all Czechoslovak gold located in the United States, if a settlement agreement is not submitted to Congress, or such agreement has not been approved by Congress, within 60 days of enactment of this Act.  Requires the Secretary of State to negotiate with Great Britain and France to obtain permission to sell Czechoslovak gold located in Great Britain.  Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to sell all such gold obtained and invest the proceeds in safe U.S. and foreign securities for payment of the awards of U.S. nationals.  Requires all interest and other income from such investments to be deposited into the Czechoslovakian Claims Fund for distribution to those U.S. nationals holding certified awards against Czechoslovakia.  Provides for the payment to Czechoslovakia of all the proceeds from such gold sale and any balance remaining in such Fund after all such awards have been paid and Treasury Department expenses are recovered. Denies jurisdiction to any court over any claim against the United States for actions taken under this Act. Supercedes provisions prohibiting the release of Czechoslovak gold until an agreement with Czechoslovakia is approved by Congress.", "2024-02-07T11:38:03Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/house-bill/7338"], ["96-sres-427", 96, "sres", 427, "A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate with respect to the continued political independence, territorial integrity, and nonaligned status of Yugoslavia.", "International Affairs", "1980-05-12", "1980-05-12", "Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.", "Senate", "Sen. Roth Jr., William V. [R-DE]", "DE", "R", "R000460", 6, "Expresses the sense of the Senate that, during the leadership transition in Yugoslavia, the President should:  (1) make clear U.S. opposition to Soviet attempts to violate or subvert Yugoslav independence;  and (2) encourage other governments to announce publicly their continued support for Yugoslav independence.", "2025-01-14T19:00:46Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-resolution/427"], ["96-hconres-334", 96, "hconres", 334, "A concurrent resolution calling for an end to basic human rights violations in Sri Lanka.", "International Affairs", "1980-05-08", "1980-05-08", "Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.", "House", "Rep. Biaggi, Mario [D-NY-10]", "NY", "D", "B000432", 2, "Calls upon the President to encourage Sri Lanka to withdraw its troups from the Tamil areas and permit self-determination for the Tamils.", "2024-02-07T11:38:03Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/334"], ["96-hr-7305", 96, "hr", 7305, "A bill to authorize additional appropriations for fiscal years 1980 and 1981 for the Department of State and the Board for International Broadcasting, and for other purposes.", "International Affairs", "1980-05-08", "1980-05-15", "Reported to House from the Committee on Foreign Affairs, H. Rept. 96-971.", "House", "Rep. Zablocki, Clement J. [D-WI-4]", "WI", "D", "Z000001", 12, "Amends the Department of State Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1980 and 1981, to increase the authorization of appropriation to the State Department for fiscal year 1980 and 1981 for international organizations and conferences and for fiscal year 1981 for the administration of foreign affairs (earmarks a specified portion for payment ex gratia to Yugoslavia for injuries sustained by a Yugoslav national).  Decreases the authorization of appropriations for international commissions. Repeals the ceilings on the aggregate amount spent on the administration of foreign affairs, international organizations and conferences, and international commissions. Amends the Board for International Broadcasting Act of 1973 to increase the authorization of appropriations for fiscal years 1980 and 1981 for the Board for International Broadcasting. Amends specified 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. 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). 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 the use of appropriated funds for living quarters for the staffs of U.S. representatives to the United Nations. Authorizes necessary appropriations for the U.S. share of the expenses of the 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. 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 economics 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 vehicles for use abroad to permit security vehicles to be purchased without regard to maximum price limitations. 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. Requires the ICA Director to make available the film, \"Reflection:  Samuel Eliott Morison,\" for public distribution within the United States.", "2024-02-07T11:38:03Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/house-bill/7305"], ["96-hconres-329", 96, "hconres", 329, "A concurrent resolution expressing the deep concern of the Congress over the plight of Cambodian people and its strong support for humanitarian assistance for those people and a peaceful resolution of the conflict in Kampuchea.", "International Affairs", "1980-05-07", "1980-05-20", "Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.", "House", "Rep. Wolff, Lester L. [D-NY-6]", "NY", "D", "W000680", 14, "Expresses the sense of Congress, with regard to Kampuchea (Cambodia), concerning: (1) humanitarian assistance;  (2) an international conference to end the fighting; (3) withdrawal of foreign forces;  (4) a new government acceptable to the people; and (5) United Nations action to protect human rights.", "2025-01-14T19:00:46Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/329"], ["96-hconres-331", 96, "hconres", 331, "A concurrent resolution to authorize participation in an inter-parliamentary meeting between delegates from the Congress of the United States and the Parliament of the Islamic Republic of Iran to discuss matters of concern to the people of both nations, including, but not limited to, the steps necessary to bring about the release of American diplomatic personnel and others detained by militant elements within the country of Iran.", "International Affairs", "1980-05-07", "1980-05-07", "Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.", "House", "Rep. Hansen, George V. [R-ID-2]", "ID", "R", "H000171", 41, "Directs specified congressional leaders to designate delegates to participate in an interparliamentary meeting with delegates from the Iranian Parliament to discuss matters of mutual concern, including the release of the hostages in Iran.", "2024-02-07T11:38:03Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/331"], ["96-hconres-333", 96, "hconres", 333, "A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the efforts of the Americans who participated in the Iran rescue mission.", "International Affairs", "1980-05-07", "1980-05-07", "Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.", "House", "Rep. Zablocki, Clement J. [D-WI-4]", "WI", "D", "Z000001", 33, "Expresses a congressional tribute to the members of the Armed Forces who participated in the mission to rescue the Americans held hostage in Iran and urges the President to dedicate May 17, 1980, Armed Forces Day, to such military personnel.", "2024-02-06T20:04:02Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/333"], ["96-hjres-544", 96, "hjres", 544, "A joint resolution authorizing the President to impose on the Iranian Government a $50,000,000 fine, payable from blocked Iranian assets, for each day that United States citizens held hostage or otherwise illegally detained in Iran continue to be held hostage or so detained beyond a date designated by the President.", "International Affairs", "1980-05-07", "1980-05-07", "Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.", "House", "Rep. Rinaldo, Matthew J. [R-NJ-12]", "NJ", "R", "R000262", 0, "Authorizes the President to impose a $50,000,000 fine against the Iranian government for each day after a date designated by the President that U.S. citizens continue to be held hostage.  Authorizes the President to collect such fine from the Iranian assets blocked by the President.", "2024-02-07T11:38:03Z", "https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/house-joint-resolution/544"], ["96-hr-7272", 96, "hr", 7272, "A bill to provide detention benefits for the American hostages held in Iran and to exclude from gross income such benefits and any earned income of the hostages during the period of the Iranian crisis.", "International Affairs", "1980-05-06", "1980-05-06", "Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.", "House", "Rep. Dornan, Robert K. 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