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| 96-s-3208 | 96 | s | 3208 | Food and Population Centers Act | International Affairs | 1980-11-18 | 1980-11-18 | Referred to Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry. | Senate | Sen. Bellmon, Henry L. [R-OK] | OK | R | B000351 | 0 | Food and Population Centers Act - Requires the Secretary of Agriculture (Secretary), in cooperation with the Secretary of State, to contract with land-grant institutions for evaluations of food needs and agricultural development in countries requesting such evaluations. States the goals of such evaluations. Directs the Secretary to make grants to land-grant institutions to cover costs of the evaluation and development of plans to establish agriculture and food centers in any country and proportionate costs of associated food and population programs. Sets forth the functions of such centers. States the requirements of such plans, including analyses of resource needs. Prescribes the procedure for applying for such planning grants. Authorizes the Secretary to make grants to land-grant institutions to establish and operate food and population centers. Requires host countries of such centers to agree to match the U.S. contribution, in either resources or services, for any necessary costs. Sets a minimum level of ten percent for contribution by the host country. Empowers the Secretary to close any center upon a determination that the agreement has been seriously breached or when conditions no longer require a center. Requires the Secretary, where an agreement has been entered into, to make grants to the land-grant institution involved. Requires the Secretary to report annually to the Congress regarding the centers established under this Act. Terminates funding ten years after the date of enactment unless further authorized. | 2025-09-02T13:57:07Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-bill/3208 |
| 96-s-3058 | 96 | s | 3058 | Foreign Service Act of 1980 | International Affairs | 1980-08-22 | 1980-09-15 | Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate, H. R. 6790 passed in lieu. | Senate | Sen. Church, Frank [D-ID] | ID | D | C000388 | 0 | (Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate, H. R. 6790 passed in lieu) Foreign Service Act of 1980 - =Title I: The Foreign Service of the United States= - Sets forth the objectives and functions of the Foreign Service. Requires all personnel actions to be made in accordance with merit principles. Directs the Secretary of State to ensure that members of and applicants for the Service are free from discrimination, free from reprisals for specified disclosures, free to submit any report, and free from prohibited personnel practices. Directs the Secretary to establish a minority recruiting program and report to Congress annually concerning such program. Consolidates the authority of the Secretary of State to administer, direct, and regulate the Foreign Service. Authorizes specified heads of other agencies to utilize Foreign Service personnel and to exercise the Secretary's functions over such personnel in their agency, if not expressly vested in the Secretary. Authorizes the Secretaries of Agriculture and Commerce to utilize the Foreign Service personnel system with respect to personnel of their Departments serving abroad. Requires the Foreign Service to be administered in conformity with the Civil Service and other government systems with regard to personnel and retirement. Gives the chief of mission to a foreign country full responsibility over U.S. employees in that country. Requires the chief of mission to report to the appropriate congressional committees describing the foreign language competence of the chief and the mission staff. Provides for the appointment of a Director General to assist the Secretary in the management of the Foreign Service and an Inspector General. Sets forth the duties of the Inspector General. Limits the authority of the Secretary over the Inspector General. Gives the Inspector General the same authority as is granted under the Inspector General Act of 1978. Requires the Inspector General to report to the Secretary concerning the Inspector General's activities, such re… | 2025-09-02T13:57:02Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-bill/3058 |
| 96-s-3005 | 96 | s | 3005 | A bill to amend the Education Amendments of 1978 to extend the reporting date and the availability of funds for the Commission on the Proposals for the National Academy of Peace and Conflict Resolution, and for other purposes. | International Affairs | 1980-08-01 | 1980-08-01 | Referred to Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources. | Senate | Sen. Matsunaga, Spark M. [D-HI] | HI | D | M000250 | 0 | Amends the Education Amendments of 1978 to authorize the Commission on Proposals for the National Academy of Peace and Conflict Resolution to receive donations, bequests, and devisements to be used to carry out its functions. Extends the deadline for the Commission's final report to January 31, 1981. Provides that funds appropriated for the Commission shall remain available for the fiscal year succeeding the fiscal year for which such funds were appropriated. | 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-bill/3005 |
| 96-s-2986 | 96 | s | 2986 | Foreign Service Act Amendment of 1980 | International Affairs | 1980-07-29 | 1980-07-29 | Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC] | NC | R | H000463 | 0 | Foreign Service Act Amendments of 1980 - Amends the Foreign Service Act of 1946 to establish a Foreign Service Schedule which shall apply to all members of the Foreign Service, who are U.S. citizens and whose salary is not otherwise specified (currently there are separate pay schedules for Foreign Service officers, reserve officers, staff officers, and employees). Provides for additional compensation to be paid to such members in a specified lump sum which shall be exempt from income taxation. Directs the Secretary of State to designate and classify positions in the Department, the Agency for International Development, the International Communication Agency (ICA), and positions at Foreign Service posts. Considers such positions to be subject to the civil service provisions. Requires the Secretary to assign diplomats to appropriate positions. Sets forth the qualifications to each one of the 13 salary classes established by this Act. Requires the Director of the Office of Personnel Management to list Foreign Service appointees on the registers of persons eligible for civil service employment. Makes such individuals eligible for civil service employment if their Foreign Service employment is terminated. Makes the civil service labor-management provision applicable to the Foreign Service. Authorizes certain members of the Foreign Service to join or refrain from joining labor organizations. Places the employees of the Department, the International Development Cooperation Agency, and the ICA in a single worldwide bargaining unit. Places members of the Foreign Service who are employees of the Departments of Agriculture, Commerce, and the Treasury in a separate worldwide bargaining unit. Permits other civil service employees to merge with such units, if such units accept the merger. Increases the annuities of participants in the Foreign Service Retirement and Disability System. Provides additional annuity increases for participants who were held hostage. | 2025-09-02T13:57:02Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-bill/2986 |
| 96-s-2964 | 96 | s | 2964 | Comprehensive Hostage Compensation Act | International Affairs | 1980-07-24 | 1980-07-24 | Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Heflin, Howell [D-AL] | AL | D | H000445 | 0 | Comprehensive Hostage Compensation Act - Conveys the blocked assets of a foreign country to the United States if such assets were blocked as a result of the holding hostage of U.S. citizens in violation of such foreign country's international obligations. Establishes a claims fund in the U.S. Treasury, designated by the name of such foreign government, to receive such assets. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to use such fund to pay U.S. citizens held hostage or their legal representatives a specified amount based on the number of days such citizens were held hostage. States that any remaining amounts in such fund shall be paid, in the following order of priority, to: (1) the estates of military personnel who died while performing duties in connection with such hostages; (2) Federal agencies which have incurred expenses in connection with such hostages; and (3) miscellaneous receipts of the Treasury. Limits administrative expenses to five percent. Stipulates that such payments shall not divest U.S. claimants of their rights against such foreign government. Exempts such payments from income and estate taxation. | 2025-09-02T13:57:02Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-bill/2964 |
| 96-s-2866 | 96 | s | 2866 | Diplomatic Reciprocity Act | International Affairs | 1980-06-24 | 1980-06-24 | Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Church, Frank [D-ID] | ID | D | C000388 | 0 | Diplomatic Reciprocity Act - Establishes the Diplomatic Services Corporation within the executive branch to: (1) assist in determining the privileges and immunities to which members of foreign missions are entitled; and (2) assist and provide necessary services and benefits to foreign missions. Requires foreign missions, if the Secretary of States deems if necessary, to apply to such Corporation: (1) for a certificate of compliance with this Act before obtaining any benefits or services; or (2) to obtain such benefits or services directly from such Corporation. Authorizes the Corporation to pay a surcharge or meet other conditions before issuing such certification. Makes it unlawful for any person to contract to supply such benefits or services to foreign missions, unless the mission has obtained certification of compliance with this Act. Sets forth the powers of such Corporation. Authorizes other Federal agencies to provide services to, and accept services from such Corporation. Requires the Board of Directors to report semiannually to the Secretary and to Congress on the Corporation's activities. Grants tax-exempt status to such Corporation. Directs the heads of foreign missions to report to the Secretary concerning holdings or planned acquisitions of real property. Requires any interest in such property which is denied to the United States by the respective sending country to be sold unless the sending country accords the United States a comparable right. Exempts buildings of foreign missions from District of Columbia zoning and building regulations. Makes such buildings subject to the National Capital Park and Planning Commission. | 2025-09-02T13:56:55Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-bill/2866 |
| 96-s-2712 | 96 | s | 2712 | To provide for the establishment of a Foreign Service grievance procedure. | International Affairs | 1980-05-15 | 1980-05-15 | Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Bayh, Birch [D-IN] | IN | D | B000254 | 0 | Amends the Foreign Service Act of 1946 to provide a grievance procedure for Foreign Service officers and employees and their survivors. Directs the Secretary of State to promulgate regulations setting forth grievance procedures. Entitles a grievant to file a grievance with a board of independent, distinguished U.S. citizens if informal procedures do not resolve the grievance. Requires a grievance to be filed within eight months after the occurrence giving rise to the grievance or the discovery of grounds for the grievance. Sets forth procedures to be followed by the board in considering the validity of a grievance. Sets forth the rights of grievants. Makes the board's recommendations final and binding on all the parties, unless the Secretary determines that U.S. foreign policy or security will be adversely affected. Requires the grievant to elect between pursuing relief under this Act or under any other relief provisions. Authorizes judicial review of any regulations or actions of the Secretary or the board pursuant to this Act. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-bill/2712 |
| 96-s-2714 | 96 | s | 2714 | International Security and Development Cooperation Act of 1980 | International Affairs | 1980-05-15 | 1980-06-17 | Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate, H. R. 6942 passed in lieu. | Senate | Sen. Church, Frank [D-ID] | ID | D | C000388 | 0 | (Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate, H.R. 6942 passed in lieu) International Security and Development Cooperation Act of 1980 - =Title I: Military and Related Assistance Programs= - Amends the Arms Export Control Act to prohibit personnel performing defense services from giving training and advice that may engage U.S. personnel in combat activities (currently prohibited from giving training, advice, or other assistance regarding combat activities). Requires the President to report to Congress if significant hostilities involve a country in which U.S. personnel are performing defense services. Authorizes the President to enter into agreements for cooperative reciprocal training with Japan, Australia, and New Zealand. Repeals current provisions which require ten percent of the principal amount of arms sales guarantees to be reserved, effective October 1, 1980. Provides for the present reserve to remain available. Directs the President to report to Congress whenever the reserve falls below a specified amount. Credits amounts received from foreign governments and international organizations for claims to such reserve after claims based on such guarantees have been paid. Requires annual reports to Congress concerning such reserve. Authorizes appropriations for foreign military sales for fiscal year 1981. Stipulates that credits and loan guarantees may be made only to the extent provided in advance in appropriations acts. Establishes separate ceilings on the total amount of credit and of loan guarantees authorized to be extended for fiscal year 1981. Increases the amount earmarked for Israel. Makes a specified amount available only for the costs of relocating Israeli forces from the Sinai. Earmarks a specified amount for Korea. Exempts Israel from specified credit and loan guarantee restrictions for fiscal year 1981. Releases Israel from a specified amount of its contractual liability to repay the United States. Grants a ten year grace period before Egypt, the Sudan, Greece, and Turkey are require… | 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 Palestin… | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-bill/2727 |
| 96-s-2666 | 96 | s | 2666 | A bill to authorize appropriations for the International Natural Rubber Agreement for fiscal year 1981. | International Affairs | 1980-05-06 | 1980-06-16 | Public Law 96-271. | Senate | Sen. Church, Frank [D-ID] | ID | D | C000388 | 0 | (Measure passed Senate, amended) Authorizes appropriations for the payment of U.S. contributions to the International Natural Rubber Agreement's buffer stock account. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-bill/2666 |
| 96-s-2634 | 96 | s | 2634 | A bill to provide for making of payments to certain citizens and nationals of the United States held hostage in Iran, and for other purposes. | International Affairs | 1980-04-30 | 1980-04-30 | Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Bentsen, Lloyd M. [D-TX] | TX | D | B000401 | 4 | Conveys all right to $1,000,000,000 of the blocked Iranian assets to the United States. Establishes the Iranian Claims Fund in the U.S. Treasury to contain such assets. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to use such Fund to pay specified amounts to the U.S. hostages held in Iran or their legal representatives. Directs the Secretary to make payments out of any remaining amounts to: (1) the estates of those members of the uniformed services who died performing duties in response to the taking of the hostages; and (2) those Federal agencies which have incurred expenses while performing duties in response to the taking of the hostages. Directs the Secretary to convey the balance into miscellaneous receipts of the Treasury. Declares that any payment made pursuant to this Act shall not be construed as having divested any U.S. claimant of any rights against Iran, subject to any claims agreement between Iran and the United States. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-bill/2634 |
| 96-s-2581 | 96 | s | 2581 | Hostage Relief Act of 1980 | International Affairs | 1980-04-17 | 1980-04-17 | Referred to Senate Committee on Finance. | Senate | Sen. Church, Frank [D-ID] | ID | D | C000388 | 13 | Hostage Relief Act of 1980 - Title I: Amendments to Title 5 of the United States Code - Amends title 5 of the United States Code to direct the Secretary of the Treasury to establish a savings fund to which the head of an agency may allot all or a portion of the pay and allowances of any employee who is in a missing status on or after November 4, 1979, as the result of a hostile action against the United States. Requires interest on such fund to be compounded quarterly at the average rate paid on United States Treasury bills with three-month maturities issued during the calendar quarter immediately preceding the first day of the applicable pay period. Directs the President to issue regulations to authorize agency heads to reimburse for up to $25,000 in any calendar year any such employee, or dependent of such an employee, for necessary travel, rest and recuperation, private medical care, and other expenses related to the ordeal which are incurred on or after such date. Entitles the spouse of such an employee to reimbursement, for a certain time, for expenses incurred for tuition, books, fees, and subsistence while attending an educational or training institution. Extends to such employees the provisions of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act of 1940, deferring civil actions that affect property rights of such persons until their missing status is ended. Applies the provisions of this title to all citizens and resident aliens of the United States held hostage in Teheran at any time during November, 1979, and to their dependents and spouses, regardless of whether they are Federal employees. Title II: Amendments to the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to exclude from the gross income of such an employee compensation received for active service for any month during the period of his or her missing status, or during which such employee was hospitalized as a result of wounds, injury, disease, or partial or total physical or mental disablement incurred during a hostile action aga… | 2025-09-02T13:56:53Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-bill/2581 |
| 96-s-2555 | 96 | s | 2555 | To authorize the President to impose higher or additional rates of duty on the products of any foreign country that does not cooperate with the United States in its diplomatic or economic initiatives to terminate actions by Iran with respect to United States diplomatic personnel and to prohibit the procurement of goods from any such country for use by the government of the United States. | International Affairs | 1980-04-15 | 1980-04-15 | Referred to Senate Committee on Finance. | Senate | Sen. Bayh, Birch [D-IN] | IN | D | B000254 | 2 | Authorizes the President to impose increased duties on the products of countries which are not cooperating with U.S. diplomatic and economic initiatives to terminate the unlawful actions of Iran with respect to U.S. diplomatic personnel. Prohibits the President from waiving or deferring U.S. procurement restrictions when such additional duty is in effect. | 2021-06-14T20:07:17Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-bill/2555 |
| 96-s-2531 | 96 | s | 2531 | A bill to amend the United Nations Participation Act, certain passport authorities, the Foreign Service Act, and for other purposes. | International Affairs | 1980-04-02 | 1980-04-02 | Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Church, Frank [D-ID] | ID | D | C000388 | 0 | Amends the United Nations Participation Act of 1945 to authorize the use of appropriated funds for living quarters for the staffs of U.S. representatives to the United Nations. Directs the President to appoint, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, a U.S. representative to the Vienna office of the United Nations. Authorizes the use of funds appropriated to the State Department for International Organizations and Conferences for ceremonial gifts to international organizations. Authorizes necessary appropriations for the U.S. share of the expenses of United Nations peacekeeping forces (presently limited to those in the Middle East). Amends the passport provisions to provide for the Secretary of State to prescribe a fee for issued passports which shall be paid into the U.S. Treasury (presently such fees are set at ten dollars for each passport and are paid quarterly). Extends the period of validity of a passport from five years to ten years. Amends the Foreign Service Act of 1946 to authorize the Secretary to pay the travel and relocation expenses of Foreign Service officers and employees assigned to State or local governments within the United States if such officer or employee agrees to remain in such assignment for at least one year. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-bill/2531 |
| 96-s-2507 | 96 | s | 2507 | A bill to authorize the President to impose higher or additional rates of duty on the products of any foreign country that does not cooperate with the United States in its diplomatic or economic initiatives in furtherance of the United Nations General Assembly Resolution relating to the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan and to prohibit the procurement of goods from any such country for use by the government of the United States. | International Affairs | 1980-04-01 | 1980-04-01 | Referred to Senate Committee on Finance. | Senate | Sen. Bayh, Birch [D-IN] | IN | D | B000254 | 1 | Authorizes the President to impose increased duties on the products of countries which are not cooperating with U.S. diplomatic and economic initiatives in furtherance of the United Nations General Assembly Resolution concerning the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. Prohibits the President from waiving or deferring U.S. procurement restrictions when such additional duty is in effect. | 2021-06-14T20:06:59Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-bill/2507 |
| 96-s-2445 | 96 | s | 2445 | A bill to provide additional authorization for fiscal year 1981, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 1982, and for other purposes. | International Affairs | 1980-03-19 | 1980-03-19 | Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Church, Frank [D-ID] | ID | D | C000388 | 0 | Title I: Department of State - Amends the Department of State Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1980 and 1981, to increase the authorization of appropriations to the State Department for fiscal year 1981 for the administration of foreign affairs, international organizations and conferences, and migration and refugee assistance. Repeals the ceilings on the aggregate amount spent on the administration of foreign affairs, international organizations and conferences, and international commissions. Amends the Taiwan Relations Act to authorize necessary appropriations for fiscal year 1981 to carry out such Act. Earmarks a specified portion of the fiscal year 1981 authorization for the State Department's administration of foreign affairs to carry out such Act. Authorizes the necessary appropriations to the State Department for: (1) any fiscal year for U.S. assessed contributions to international organizations; and (2) fiscal year 1982. Removes the ceiling on authorized funds for the U.S. share of expenses of the Pan American Institute of Geography and History. Prohibits the U.S. payment of its share of the annual expenses of the Hague Conference on Private International Law and of the International (Rome) Institute for the Unification of Private Law from exceeding ten percent of the total expenses after 1978 (currently seven percent). Authorizes appropriations to the State Department for transfer to the appropriations available for the Department's overseas operations to cover fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates or overseas wage and price changes. Permits appropriation Acts to authorize the Secretary of State to transfer excess funds in other accounts to the Buying power maintenance account. Title II: International Communication Agency - Authorizes necessary appropriations to the International Communication Agency for fiscal year 1982. Title III: Board for International Broadcasting - Amends the Board for International Broadcasting Act of 1973 to increase the authorization of appropriations for fiscal ye… | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-bill/2445 |
| 96-s-2423 | 96 | s | 2423 | International Development and Security Cooperation Act of 1980 | International Affairs | 1980-03-14 | 1980-03-14 | Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Church, Frank [D-ID] | ID | D | C000388 | 0 | International Development and Security Cooperation Act of 1980 - Title I: Amendments to the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 and Related Acts - Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 1981 for: (1) agriculture, rural development, and nutrition; (2) population planning and health programs; (3) education and human resources development; (4) development of indigenous energy resources; (5) Sahel development program; (6) American schools and hospitals abroad; (7) international organizations and programs; (8) international narcotics control; (9) international disaster assistance; (10) economic support fund; (11) peacekeeping operations; (12) military assistance (with specified limitations on amounts for Portugal, Spain, and the Philippines); (13) international military education and training; (14) reimbursable development programs; (15) operating expenses for administering the international development programs; and (16) the Institute for Scientific and Technological Cooperation. Stipulates that prohibitions on assistance to countries shall not be construed to prohibit the continuation of assistance to private and voluntary organizations and cooperatives. Directs the President to take into consideration whether such continued support is in the U.S. national interest. Decreases the amount due and payable during fiscal year 1981 to the United States from relatively least developed countries on development loans. Repeals the Economic Support Fund regional programs. Authorizes the President to furnish military assistance to friendly countries or international organizations by transferring authorized funds for specified recipients to be used to meet obligations of such recipients for payment for arms sales under the Arms Export Control Act. Increases the aggregate value of the drawdown of defense articles from Defense Department stocks, defense services, and military education and training authorized in emergencies. Extends the authority to furnish military assistance until Se… | 2025-09-02T13:56:42Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-bill/2423 |
| 96-s-2302 | 96 | s | 2302 | A bill to amend Public Law 90-553, to authorize the transfer, conveyance, lease and improvement of, and construction on, certain property in the District of Columbia, for use as a headquarters site for an international organization, as sites for governments of foreign countries, and for other purposes. | International Affairs | 1980-02-19 | 1980-02-19 | Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Church, Frank [D-ID] | ID | D | C000388 | 0 | Amends the Act providing for the location of foreign government and international organization offices within a specified area in the District of Columbia to authorize the Secretary of State to develop in coordination with the Administrator of General Services (GSA) or to exchange, as well as sell or lease, property in such area for such purpose. Increases the specified area available for such purpose. Designates such Act as the International Center Act. Repeals provisions regarding a headquarters building for the Organization of American States within such area. Authorizes the GSA to design, construct and equip a headquarters building, legation building, or related facilities, on property within such area, if so requested by any foreign government or international organization. Requires any such buildings constructed in such area to be subject to the approval of the National Capital Planning Commission. Includes demolition or removal of existing structures and site preparation within the services to be provided by the Secretary, GSA, and the D.C. government within or contiguous to such area. Includes such services for other utilities and related improvements within such authority. Permits the Secretary to retain a reserve for maintenance of public improvements out of the proceeds from the sale, exchange, or lease of such property to foreign governments or international organizations. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-bill/2302 |
| 96-s-2257 | 96 | s | 2257 | A bill authorizing continuing appropriations for the Lithuania legation. | International Affairs | 1980-02-04 | 1980-02-04 | Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA] | PA | R | H000456 | 2 | Authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 1981 to the legation of Lithuania in the United States. Authorizes the Charge d'Affaires of such legation to administer such funds for the operation of the legation and compensation of personnel. Stipulates that the diplomatic corps of such legation must be of Lithuanian parentage and may not be U.S. citizens. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-bill/2257 |
| 96-s-2217 | 96 | s | 2217 | Special Afghanistan and Somalian Refugee Relief Act | International Affairs | 1980-01-24 | 1980-01-24 | Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] | MA | D | K000105 | 0 | Special Afghanistan and Somalian Refugee Relief Act - Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize the President to furnish assistance for refugees from Afghanistan and Somalia, through the United Nations and other international agencies to the maximum extent possible. Directs the President to report to the appropriate congressional committees regarding the obligation of funds pursuant to this Act. | 2025-09-02T13:56:42Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-bill/2217 |
| 96-s-2194 | 96 | s | 2194 | A bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize special Azores earthquake relief and reconstruction assistance. | International Affairs | 1980-01-22 | 1980-03-03 | Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI] | RI | D | P000193 | 0 | Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize the President to furnish disaster relief and reconstruction assistance to the Azores to alleviate the suffering caused by a recent earthquake. Authorizes additional appropriations for such purposes. Permits obligations incurred prior to enactment of appropriations to be charged to appropriations authorized by this Act. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-bill/2194 |
| 96-s-2197 | 96 | s | 2197 | A bill to credit, for certain purposes, each employee of the Federal Government and each member of a uniformed service who was seized and held hostage by terrorist forces in Iran with one year of service in addition to all other periods of service to which such employee or member is entitled to be credited. | International Affairs | 1980-01-22 | 1980-01-22 | Referred to Senate Committee on Armed Services. | Senate | Sen. Baucus, Max [D-MT] | MT | D | B000243 | 2 | Credits each Federal employee and each member of the uniformed services held hostage in Iran with one year's credit for pay and retirement purposes. | 2025-01-14T19:03:55Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-bill/2197 |
| 96-s-2141 | 96 | s | 2141 | A bill to establish priorities in the payment of claims against the People's Republic of China. | International Affairs | 1979-12-17 | 1979-12-17 | Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Javits, Jacob K. [R-NY] | NY | R | J000064 | 4 | Amends the International Claims Settlement Act to direct the Secretary of the Treasury to deduct from amounts deposited in a special fund to pay claims against the People's Republic of China the lesser of: (1) the expenses incurred by the Foreign Claims Settlement Commission and the Treasury Department in administering such claims; or (2) five percent of such amounts. Sets forth the order of priority of claims to be paid by the Secretary from such special fund. Requires a deduction in the amount otherwise payable to claimants allowed a Federal income tax deduction for claimed losses. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-bill/2141 |
| 96-s-2103 | 96 | s | 2103 | Department of Peace Organization Act of 1979 | International Affairs | 1979-12-07 | 1979-12-07 | Referred to Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Matsunaga, Spark M. [D-HI] | HI | D | M000250 | 2 | Department of Peace Organization Act of 1979 - Title I: Department of Peace - Establishes a Department of Peace to: (1) develop and recommend to the President plans to foster peace; and (2) cooperate with other nations in research and planning for the peaceful resolution of international conflicts. Provides for the appointment of a Secretary of Peace. Requires the Secretary to make recommendations for the peaceful settlement of current international controversies in which the United States has or claims an interest. Directs the Secretary to establish a Cultural Exchange Division to assist the interchange of ideas between private groups in the United States and those in other countries. Provides for the appointments of an Under Secretary of Peace, four Assistant Secretaries of Peace, and a General Counsel. Transfers the following agencies and functions to the Department: (1) the International Development Cooperation Agency; (2) the ACTION Agency; (3) the functions of the President under the Peace Corps Act; (4) the U.S. Arms Control and Disarmament Agency; (5) the functions of the Secretary of State relating to U.S. participation in specialized international agencies in the economic, social, cultural, educational, health, and related fields; and (6) other functions determined by the President to relate primarily to the Department's functions. Directs the Secretary to prepare and transmit to Congress a proposed codification of all laws which authorize functions transferred to the Secretary by this title. Title II: National Peace Academy - Establishes a National Peace Academy in the Department to train U.S. citizens for service in programs promoting international and domestic understanding and peace. Provides for a Director, staff, and instructors for the Academy. Establishes a Board of Trustees of the Academy to advise the Secretary on the operation of the Academy. Specifies the composition of the Board. Sets forth the duties of the Board. Authorizes 150 students at the Academy. Entitles students to stipen… | 2025-09-02T13:56:36Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-bill/2103 |
| 96-s-2076 | 96 | s | 2076 | An original bill to require the President to terminate sanctions against Zimbabwe-Rhodesia under certain circumstances. | International Affairs | 1979-12-04 | 1979-12-11 | Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Church, Frank [D-ID] | ID | D | C000388 | 0 | Requires the President to terminate sanctions against Zimbabwe-Rhodesia by the earlier of: (1) the date of the arrival of and assumption of duties by a British Governor; or (2) January 31, 1980, unless it is determined that such termination is not in the U.S. national interest. Authorizes Congress to reject such a determination and terminate such sanctions. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-bill/2076 |
| 96-s-2012 | 96 | s | 2012 | Special Central American and Caribbean Assistance Act of 1979 | International Affairs | 1979-11-15 | 1980-01-29 | Measure passed Senate, amended, roll call #17 (55-34). | Senate | Sen. Church, Frank [D-ID] | ID | D | C000388 | 0 | (Measure passed Senate, amended, roll call #17 (55-34)) Special Central American and Caribbean Security Assistance Act of 1979 - Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize appropriations for economic assistance to Nicaragua and Honduras. Authorizes appropriations for guaranteeing the financing of credit sales of defense articles and services and for military education and training in Central America and the Caribbean. Directs the President to report quarterly to Congress on assistance for Nicaragua from the United States and other sources, until all of the funds authorized above have been expended. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-bill/2012 |
| 96-s-1866 | 96 | s | 1866 | Indochina Migration and Refugee Assistance Act Amendment of 1979 | International Affairs | 1979-10-09 | 1979-10-09 | Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA] | CA | D | C000877 | 1 | Indochina Migration and Refugee Assistance Act Amendment of 1979 - Amends the Indochina Migration and Refugee Assistance Act of 1975 to permit funds authorized to be appropriated for refugee assistance to be available for obligation through September 30, 1983 (presently, 1981). | 2025-09-02T13:56:27Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-bill/1866 |
| 96-s-1833 | 96 | s | 1833 | A bill to amend the International Claims Settlement Act of 1949 to allow recovery by United States nationals for losses incurred in Vietnam. | International Affairs | 1979-09-28 | 1979-09-28 | Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT] | VT | D | L000174 | 1 | Amends the International Claims Settlement Act of 1949 to provide for the determination of claims against Vietnam arising out of the taking of U.S. property interests. Requires the Foreign Claims Settlement Commission of the United States to receive and determine the validity and amounts of claims by U.S. nationals against Vietnam. Specifies the type of claims that may be considered. Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to establish the Claims Fund for the payment of unsatisfied claims against Vietnam upon certification by the Commission. Specifies the priority of payments on such claims. Requires the Commission to complete its duties under this Act within three years. Prohibits fees in excess of ten percent of the claim. Makes specified provisions of existing law relating to the jurisdiction of the Commission, payment of claims, administrative procedure, and employee organizations applicable to the Commission. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-bill/1833 |
| 96-s-1668 | 96 | s | 1668 | A bill to authorize additional appropriations for the Department of State for migration and refugee assistance for fiscal years 1980 and 1981. | International Affairs | 1979-08-03 | 1979-11-02 | Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate, H. R. 4955 passed in lieu. | Senate | Sen. Church, Frank [D-ID] | ID | D | C000388 | 1 | (Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate, H.R. 4955 passed in lieu) Amends the Department of State Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1980 and 1981, to authorize the appropriation of additional funds to the State Department for Migration and Refugee Assistance for fiscal years 1980 and 1981. Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to permit the President to transfer up to $30,000,000 of the funds available for other foreign assistance programs to the international disaster assistance program for humanitarian assistance to Cambodia. Amends the Indochina Migration and Refugee Assistance Act of 1975 to delete the percentage limitations on the amount of assistance authorized to be provided to Indochina refugees. Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize the President to furnish humanitarian assistance to Cambodia. Authorizes appropriations for such purpose. Permits obligations already incurred to be charged against such authorized appropriations. Stipulates that nothing shall be interpreted as recognizing any group claiming to be the Government of Cambodia. Requires all funds for such assistance to be provided, to the maximum extent practicable, through international agencies and private voluntary organizations. Directs the President to report to Congress on the estimated total costs to the Federal, State, and local governments for refugee assistance. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-bill/1668 |
| 96-s-1494 | 96 | s | 1494 | Panama Canal Defense Act of 1979 | International Affairs | 1979-07-12 | 1979-07-12 | Referred to Senate Committee on Armed Services. | Senate | Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC] | NC | R | H000463 | 0 | Panama Canal Defense Act of 1979 - States the authority for this legislation. Stipulates that acceptance of payments by Panama under the provisions of this Act constitutes recognition of the rightful exercise of sovereignty by the United States in the Canal Zone under the terms of earlier treaties. Title I: Administration and Regulations - Chapter I: Panama Canal Commission - Establishes the Panama Canal Commission to operate and maintain the Panama Canal, subject only to the direction of the Secretary of Defense. Requires the President to appoint an Administrator, a Deputy Administrator, and a Chief Engineer with the advice and consent of the Senate. Establishes a Panama Canal Consultative Committee to advise the United States and Panama on policy affecting the Canal. Authorizes the President to establish a Joint Commission on the Environment with Panama to review periodically the environmental impact of the Panama Canal Treaty of 1977. Provides for a military officer to assume jurisdiction over the Canal if the United States or Panama is at war or war is imminent. Directs the United States Ambassador to Panama to coordinate the transfer of functions to be assumed by Panama pursuant to the Panama Canal Treaty of 1977. Requires each officer and employee of the Panama Canal Commission and each member of the Commission's Supervisory Board to take an oath to discharge faithfully the duties of his office or employment. Requires the Board to adopt a code of conduct applicable to members of the Board and Commission personnel. Directs the Commission to investigate allegations of violations of such code and to recommend to the President that any member of the Board or Commission officer or employee who is the subject of such allegations be suspended pending judicial proceedings. Establishes an Office of Ombudsman within the Panama Canal Commission to receive complaints and suggestions from Government personnel concerning administrative problems caused by implementation of the Panama Canal Treaty of 1977 and relate… | 2025-09-02T13:56:15Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-bill/1494 |
| 96-s-1450 | 96 | s | 1450 | Foreign Service Act of 1979 | International Affairs | 1979-07-09 | 1979-07-09 | Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Church, Frank [D-ID] | ID | D | C000388 | 0 | Title I: The Foreign Service Act of 1979 - Foreign Service Act of 1979 - Sets forth the objectives and functions of the Foreign Service. Consolidates the authority of the Secretary of State to administer, direct, and regulate the Foreign Service. Authorizes the heads of other agencies, which utilize Foreign Service personnel, to exercise the Secretary's functions over such personnel in their agency, with specified exceptions. Provides for the appointment of a Director General to assist the Secretary in the management of the Foreign Service and an Inspector General. Directs the President to establish a Board of the Foreign Service to advise the Secretary. Stipulates that the Secretary shall appoint all members of the Foreign Service other than chiefs of mission, ambassador at large, career members of the Senior Foreign Service, or Foreign Service officers, which shall be appointed by the President by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Sets forth criteria for chief of mission, Senior Foreign Service and career appointments. Prohibits initially assigning a Foreign Service Officer candidate higher than class 4 of the Foreign Service Schedule unless specified conditions exist. Authorizes the Secretary to recall retired career Foreign Service members to any appropriate class. Stipulates that limited appointments not exceed five years. Provides for renewable limited appointments of family members of government personnel assigned abroad. Authorizes the commissioning as a diplomatic and/or consular officer of any member of the Foreign Service who is a U.S. citizen. Provides for the salaries of Chiefs of Mission and the Senior Foreign Service (the latter comparable to that for the Civil Service Senior Executive Service). Includes those employees, whose salaries are not otherwise provided for, under a Foreign Service Schedule similar to the Civil Service General Schedule. Authorizes the Secretary to assign each member appointed to the Foreign Service to an appropriate salary class, except those whose … | 2025-09-02T13:56:16Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-bill/1450 |
| 96-s-1424 | 96 | s | 1424 | International Health Act of 1979 | International Affairs | 1979-06-27 | 1979-06-27 | Referred to Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Javits, Jacob K. [R-NY] | NY | R | J000064 | 4 | International Health Act of 1979 - Title I: International Health Subcommittee of the Development Coordination Committee - Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to establish the International Health Subcommittee of the Development Coordination Committee which is to develop a comprehensive Federal International Health Plan. Sets forth the duties of the Subcommittee in developing such Plan. Provides for Subcommittee employment and compensation. Title II: Office of International Health - Amends the Public Health Service Act to establish an Office of International Health within the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare to be responsible for international health activities. Directs the Secretary to establish within the Public Health Service: (1) International Health Fellowships; (2) International Health Service; and (3) programs to support international health centers and international health programs in U.S. academic institutions. Title III: The Hubert H. Humphrey Fund - Establishes the Hubert H. Humphrey Fund for International Health as a nonprofit corporation. Sets forth provisions regarding a Board of Directors, officers, and employees. Stipulates that such Fund shall facilitate the improvement in the health status of people in developing countries. Requires the Fund to report annually to the President and Congress concerning its operations. | 2025-09-02T13:56:17Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-bill/1424 |
| 96-s-1018 | 96 | s | 1018 | A bill to repeal certain provisions of the Act entitled "An Act to amend the Bretton Woods Agreements Act to authorize the United States to participate in the Supplementary Financing Facility of the International Monetary Fund", approved on October 10, 1978 (P.L. 95-435), relating to the Republic of Uganda, and for other purposes. | International Affairs | 1979-04-26 | 1979-04-26 | Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Hatfield, Mark O. [R-OR] | OR | R | H000343 | 2 | Amends an Act amending the Bretton Woods Agreement Act to repeal: (1) the prohibition against Ugandan imports into the United States; (2) the support for international actions against Uganda; and (3) the prohibition of exports to Uganda. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-bill/1018 |
| 96-s-1019 | 96 | s | 1019 | A bill to amend the International Development and Food Assistance Act of 1978 and the Foreign Assistance and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 1979 by striking out certain prohibitions relating to Uganda, and for other purposes. | International Affairs | 1979-04-26 | 1979-09-21 | Public Law 96-67. | Senate | Sen. Church, Frank [D-ID] | ID | D | C000388 | 3 | (Conference report filed in House, H. Rept. 96-395) Amends the International Development and Food Assistance Act of 1978 to repeal the prohibition against foreign assistance for Uganda. Amends the Foreign Assistance and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 1979, to permit the use of foreign assistance appropriations for Uganda, except for funds appropriated to carry out the Arms Export Control Act or the military assistance provisions of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. Repeals the U.S. economic embargo of Uganda. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-bill/1019 |
| 96-s-1024 | 96 | s | 1024 | Panama Canal Treaty of 1977 and Related Agreements Implementation Act of 1979 | International Affairs | 1979-04-26 | 1979-04-26 | Referred to Senate Committee on Armed Services. | Senate | Sen. Stennis, John C. [D-MS] | MS | D | S000852 | 0 | Panama Canal Treaty of 1977 and Related Agreements Implementation Act of 1979 - Redesignates the Canal Zone Code as the Panama Canal Code. Enacts technical amendments in such Code and in the laws of the United States to reflect the administration of the Canal by the Panama Canal Commission and the transfer of the Canal to Panama pursuant to the Panama Canal Treaty of 1977. Directs the President to submit to Congress proposed legislation to revise laws which are applicable only during the Canal transition period and to incorporate the remaining provisions of the Panama Canal Code into the United States Code. Title I: Panamanian Relations and Security Matters - Directs the President to appoint the United States representatives to the Joint Commission on the Environment and the Consultative Committee between the United States and Panama. Makes the U.S. Ambassador to Panama responsible for coordinating the transfer of functions to be assumed by Panama pursuant to the Treaty. Stipulates that the Administrator of the Panama Canal Commission shall not be subject to the direction or supervision of the Ambassador. Repeals security legislation with respect to use of the Canal during a national emergency. Amends the Arms Export Control Act to repeal the applicability of arms export or import licensing requirements to the Panama Canal. Directs the Secretary of State to periodically furnish Panama with a list of persons entitled to the privileges and immunities specified in the Panama Canal Treaty of 1977. Repeals the designation as the Canal Zone of areas specified in the 1903 treaty with Panama. Repeals the President's authorization: (1) to acquire or exchange land for the operation of the Panama Canal and the Canal Zone; and (2) to designate towns and subdivisions of the Zone. Terminates the Canal Zone Government and the position of Canal Zone Governor. Repeals procedures regulating revocable licenses for lands in the Canal Zone. Repeals all provisions in the Panama Canal Code with respect to extradition of fugitiv… | 2025-09-02T13:55:58Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-bill/1024 |
| 96-s-1033 | 96 | s | 1033 | Special Economic Support for Turkey Act of 1979 | International Affairs | 1979-04-26 | 1979-04-26 | Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Church, Frank [D-ID] | ID | D | C000388 | 0 | Special Economic Support for Turkey Act of 1979 - Authorizes appropriations for the Economic Support Fund to be used only for Turkey for fiscal year 1979. | 2025-09-02T13:56:05Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-bill/1033 |
| 96-s-1007 | 96 | s | 1007 | An act to authorize supplemental international security assistance for the fiscal year 1979 in support of the peace treaty between Egypt and Israel, and for other purposes. | International Affairs | 1979-04-25 | 1979-07-20 | Public Law 96-35. | Senate | Sen. Church, Frank [D-ID] | ID | D | C000388 | 0 | (Senate agreed to House amendment with an amendment) Special International Security Assistance Act of 1979 - Stipulates that: (1) the authorization of appropriations for arms sales guaranties to Egypt and Israel does not constitute congressional approval of the sale of any particular weapons system; and (2) the implementing authority in this Act does not signify congressional approval of any other executive agreement. Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize the President: (1) to construct air bases in Israel; and (2) to furnish defense articles and services to Israel. Authorizes appropriations for such purposes. Provides for partial financing by Israel. Prohibits funding more than 60 persons contracted for personal services abroad for purposes of this chapter. Expresses the sense of Congress that the legitimate defense interests of Israel and Egypt require a one-time extraordinary assistance package. Authorizes additional appropriations for fiscal year 1979 under the Arms Export Control Act to be used for arms sales guaranties to Egypt and Israel. Increases the principal amount of such guaranteed loans. Directs the President to report to Congress concerning economic conditions in Egypt and Israel which may affect their ability to repay their obligations. Authorizes additional appropriations for fiscal year 1979 for Egypt through the Economic Support Fund. Authorizes the President to transfer to Egypt the facilities and property of the U.S. Sinai Field Mission. Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) other countries provide financial assistance to support peace in the Middle East; (2) the President should consult with other countries to encourage investments in those countries joining in the Middle East peace; (3) the President should promote an agreement for the establishment of a peace development fund to underwrite the costs of implementing a Middle East peace; and (4) the United States should be prepared to participate in trilateral scientific and technological projects with Eg… | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-bill/1007 |
| 96-s-1012 | 96 | s | 1012 | A bill to provide for the participation of the United States in the International Energy Exposition to be held in Knoxville, Tennessee in 1982, and for other purposes. | International Affairs | 1979-04-25 | 1979-11-14 | Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate, H. R. 5079 passed in lieu. | Senate | Sen. Baker, Howard H., Jr. [R-TN] | TN | R | B000063 | 1 | (Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate, H. R. 5079 passed in lieu) Authorizes the President to provide for U.S. participation in Energy-Expo 82 which is to be held in Knoxville, Tennessee. Authorizes the President, through the Secretary of Commerce, to organize, develop, and administer such exposition in accordance with U.S. and international regulations concerning international expositions. Authorizes the appointment of a Commissioner General of the United States Government for Energy-Expo 82 (the senior Federal official) and a Commissioner General of Section for U.S. participation at such exposition (director of the U.S. pavilion), both of whom shall be in the Department of Commerce. Sets forth the powers of the Secretary with respect to such exposition. Requires the Secretary to report to Congress after the close of such exposition concerning Federal activities. Provides for the disposition of Federal property at the close of such exposition. Exempts the functions authorized by this Act from specified statutory requirements in specified circumstances. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-bill/1012 |
| 96-s-996 | 96 | s | 996 | A bill to amend the United Nations Participation Act of 1945 with respect to the enforceability to Executive orders which apply measures against Rhodesia. | International Affairs | 1979-04-24 | 1979-04-24 | Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC] | NC | R | H000463 | 0 | Amends the United Nations Participation Act of 1945 to make any Executive Order imposing sanctions against Rhodesia unenforceable after the government elected April, 1979, is installed. Repeals: (1) penalty provisions for violations of the sanctions; and (2) certification requirements on the import of steel mill products containing chromium. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-bill/996 |
| 96-s-660 | 96 | s | 660 | A bill to authorize appropriations under the Arms Control and Disarmament Act for the fiscal year 1980, and for other purposes. | International Affairs | 1979-03-14 | 1979-03-14 | Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Church, Frank [D-ID] | ID | D | C000388 | 0 | Amends the Arms Control and Disarmament Act to authorize appropriations through fiscal year 1981. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-bill/660 |
| 96-s-584 | 96 | s | 584 | International Security Assistance Act of 1979 | International Affairs | 1979-03-08 | 1979-05-22 | Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate, H. R. 3173 passed in lieu. | Senate | Sen. Church, Frank [D-ID] | ID | D | C000388 | 0 | (Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate, H. R. 3173 passed in lieu) International Security Assistance Act of 1979 - Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to increase the amount the President is authorized to use for emergency purposes, except for funds authorized for development assistance. Requires the President to report to Congress each time such authority is used. Authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 1980 for: (1) international narcotics control, including funding for narcotics interdiction programs with the Colombian Government; (2) military assistance (with limitations on the amounts to Portugal, Spain, Jordan, the Philippines, and Turkey); (3) peacekeeping operations; and (4) international military education and training (with limitations on Inter-American regional programs). Authorizes the President, with prior Congressional approval, to draw down defense articles and services, not to exceed $10,000,000 in value in any fiscal year, to provide emergency military assistance without first finding that failure to respond immediately to such emergency will result in serious harm to vital U.S. security interests. Permits an authorization for military assistance to a particular country to remain available for three consecutive years after such assistance has been authorized. Increases the monetary limits of military stockpiles in foreign countries. Permits such stockpiles to be located in South Korea. Directs the President to transmit to the Congress a report regarding the stockpiling authorities for the Republic of Korea. Authorizes the President to assign military personnel during fiscal year 1980 to manage international security assistance programs in specified countries, including Greece. Authorizes appropriations for additional economic support fund assistance in fiscal year 1979 for Turkey. Authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 1980 for the Economic Support Fund. Provides guidelines for the allocation and use of Economic Support Fund programs aimed at promoting progress tow… | 2025-09-02T13:55:47Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-bill/584 |
| 96-s-586 | 96 | s | 586 | Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1980 and 1981 | International Affairs | 1979-03-08 | 1979-05-15 | Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate, H. R. 3363 passed in lieu. | Senate | Sen. Church, Frank [D-ID] | ID | D | C000388 | 0 | (Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate, H. R. 3363 passed in lieu) Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1980 and 1981 - =Title I: State Department= - Authorizes appropriations through fiscal year 1981 for the Department of State to be used for: (1) the administration of foreign affairs; (2) international organizations and conferences; (3) international commissions; and (4) migration and refugee assistance. Stipulates that no funds authorized by this Act be expended to lobby the United States directly or indirectly on behalf of certain arms control treaties or agreements. Reduces the United States' contribution to the United Nations by an amount equal to its proportionate share of the budget of the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People, the Special Unit on Palestinian Rights, or any successor organization. Earmarks $25,000,000 of the amount authorized for migration and refugee assistance for the resettlement in Israel of refugees from the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe. Amends the Act setting forth the basic authority of the Department of State to provide permanent authority, previously provided annually, to: (1) pay nondiscretionary personnel costs; (2) allow funds appropriated for a fiscal year to remain available until expended; and (3) transfer authorization of funds from one departmental account to another. Authorizes appropriations in fiscal year 1980 for the United States share of expenses of the bilateral science and technology agreement between the United States and Yugoslavia. Increases the authorization of appropriations for migration and refugee assistance during fiscal year 1979. Sets forth limitations on authorizations of appropriations for fiscal years 1980 and 1981. Amends the Department of State Appropriation Act, 1979, to repeal the provision eliminating the estimated United States share of the United Nations technical assistance programs. Makes retroactive to a specified date the promotions of 64 Foreign Service officers … | 2025-09-02T13:55:47Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-bill/586 |
| 96-s-588 | 96 | s | 588 | International Development Assistance Act of 1979 | International Affairs | 1979-03-08 | 1979-06-19 | Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate, H. R. 3324 passed in lieu. | Senate | Sen. Church, Frank [D-ID] | ID | D | C000388 | 0 | (Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate, H. R. 3324 passed in lieu) International Development Assistance Act of 1979 - =Title I: Development Assistance= - Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 1980 for: (1) agriculture, rural development, and nutrition (with an emphasis on forestry projects); (2) population planning and health (including funds for the John Sparkman Center for International Public Health Education at the University of Alabama); (3) education and human resources development; (4) technical assistance for energy, research, reconstruction, and selected development problems; (5) the Sahel development program; (6) American schools and hospitals abroad; (7) international organizations and programs; (8) international disaster assistance; (9) reimbursable development programs; and (10) operating expenses. Declares that in order to help developing countries alleviate their energy problems by improving their ability to use indigenous energy resources for commercial purposes, the President is authorized to furnish assistance in data collection and analysis and the training of skilled personnel. Authorizes the President to include in the cooperative energy programs with developing countries: (1) research and development of suitable energy technology; (2) analysis of energy uses, needs and resources; (3) training; and (4) scientific interchange. Sets limits on the aggregate amount of interest that may be waived or amounts that may be paid into local currency accounts of relatively least developed countries. Requires the agency primarily responsible for administering assistance programs for countries in which there is illicit narcotics cultivation to give priority consideration to programs which would help reduce such cultivation by stimulating broader development opportunities. Directs the Administrator of the agency primarily responsible for administering loan repayments to conduct an annual review of bilateral concessional loan balances, and to d… | 2025-09-02T13:55:52Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-bill/588 |
| 96-s-245 | 96 | s | 245 | Taiwan Enabling Act | International Affairs | 1979-01-29 | 1979-03-14 | Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate, H. R. 2479 passed in lieu. | Senate | Sen. Church, Frank [D-ID] | ID | D | C000388 | 2 | (Measure passed Senate, amended, roll call #17 (90-6)) Taiwan Enabling Act - =Title I:= - Authorizes continued relations with the people of Taiwan and the Pescadores, which shall not be affected by the lack of diplomatic recognition of the government of Taiwan. Defines the term "people on Taiwan", as used in this Act, to include the governing authority on Taiwan, recognized by the United States prior to January 1, 1979, as the Republic of China; its agencies, instrumentalities, and political subdivisions, the people governed by it; or the organizations and other entities formed under the law applied by the people on Taiwan. Continues all treaties and other international agreements entered into between the United States and the Government recognized as the Republic of China prior to January 1, 1979, unless terminated by law. Provides for relations between the United States and Taiwan to be conducted by or through the American Institute in Taiwan and an instrumentality established by the people of Taiwan. Allows the authorities on Taiwan to have access to United States courts, provided the United States and the Institute have access to the courts on Taiwan. Authorizes the President or any department and agency to conduct and carry out programs, transactions, and other relations with respect to the people on Taiwan, including, but not limited to, the performance of services for the United States through contracts with commercial entities in Taiwan, in accordance with applicable laws of the United States. Directs the Institute to strengthen and expand the ties between the people of the United States and all the people on Taiwan; to promote full human rights for all the people on Taiwan; and to provide adequate personnel and facilities. Stipulates that whenever the application or a rule of law of the United States depends upon the law applied on Taiwan or compliance with such law, the law applied by the people on Taiwan shall be considered the applicable law for that purpose. Stipulates that withdrawal o… | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-bill/245 |
| 96-s-46 | 96 | s | 46 | A bill extending diplomatic privileges and immunities to all offices representing the Republic of China in the United States. | International Affairs | 1979-01-15 | 1979-01-15 | Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Stone, Richard (Dick) [D-FL] | FL | D | S000962 | 8 | Authorizes the President to extend diplomatic privileges and immunities to members of all offices representing the Republic of China. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-bill/46 |
| 96-s-8 | 96 | s | 8 | A Bill to extend diplomatic privileges and immunities to any principal liaison office of the Republic of China that may be established in Washington, District of Columbia, and to members thereof. | International Affairs | 1979-01-15 | 1979-01-15 | Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] | KS | R | D000401 | 6 | Authorizes the President to extend diplomatic privileges and immunities to any offices of the Republic of China established in the United States. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-bill/8 |
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CREATE TABLE legislation (
bill_id TEXT PRIMARY KEY,
congress INTEGER,
bill_type TEXT,
bill_number INTEGER,
title TEXT,
policy_area TEXT,
introduced_date TEXT,
latest_action_date TEXT,
latest_action_text TEXT,
origin_chamber TEXT,
sponsor_name TEXT,
sponsor_state TEXT,
sponsor_party TEXT,
sponsor_bioguide_id TEXT,
cosponsor_count INTEGER DEFAULT 0,
summary_text TEXT,
update_date TEXT,
url TEXT
);
CREATE INDEX idx_leg_congress ON legislation(congress);
CREATE INDEX idx_leg_type ON legislation(bill_type);
CREATE INDEX idx_leg_policy ON legislation(policy_area);
CREATE INDEX idx_leg_date ON legislation(introduced_date);
CREATE INDEX idx_leg_sponsor ON legislation(sponsor_name);
CREATE INDEX idx_leg_sponsor_bioguide ON legislation(sponsor_bioguide_id);