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H.J.Res. 597 (100th)

Palau Compact of Free Association Implementation Act

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Introduced

23 June 1988

Last action

12 October 1988 · Floor

Status

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Sponsors

Del. de Lugo, Ron [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2], Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-11], Rep. Lehman, Richard H. [D-CA-19], Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-5], Rep. Vucanovich, Barbara F. [R-NV-2], Del. Sunia, Foto I. F. [D-AS-At Large], Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4], Rep. Clarke, James McC. [D-NC-11], Rep. Darden, George (Buddy) [D-GA-7], Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4], Rep. Richardson, Bill [D-NM-3], Del. Blaz, Ben G. [R-GU-At Large], Rep. Murphy, Austin J. [D-PA-20], Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large], Rep. Edwards, Don [D-CA-10], Rescom. Fuster, Jamie B. [D-PR-At Large], Rep. Lujan, Manuel, Jr. [R-NM-1], Rep. Levine, Mel [D-CA-27], Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI], Rep. Bennett, Charles E. [D-FL-3], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Biaggi, Mario [D-NY-19], Rep. Bosco, Douglas H. [D-CA-1], Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-42], Rep. Bustamante, Albert G. [D-TX-23], Rep. Gonzalez, Henry B. [D-TX-20], Rep. Gray, Kenneth J. [D-IL-22], Rep. Kastenmeier, Robert W. [D-WI-2], Rep. McDade, Joseph M. [R-PA-10], Rep. McHugh, Matthew F. [D-NY-28], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11], Rep. Pashayan, Charles, Jr. [R-CA-17], Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-11], Rep. Traxler, Bob [D-MI-8], Rep. Hayes, Charles A. [D-IL-1], Rep. Sawyer, Tom [D-OH-14], Rep. Derrick, Butler C. [D-SC-3], Rep. Dicks, Norman D. [D-WA-6], Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7], Rep. Ford, William D. [D-MI-13], Rep. Dixon, Julian C. [D-CA-32], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Sen. Craig, Larry E. [R-ID], Rep. Barnard, Doug, Jr. [D-GA-10], Rep. Leland, Mickey [D-TX-18], Rep. Gejdenson, Sam [D-CT-2]

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Summary

Palau Compact of Free Association Implementation Act - Authorizes the entry into force of the Compact of Free Association between the United States and Palau (the Compact), subject to specified determinations of approval by the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of Palau or by referendum. Directs the President to negotiate: (1) an agreement with the Government of Palau to establish an office of public auditor; (2) an agreement regarding responses to an audit by the Comptroller General of the United States or the Secretary of the Interior; (3) agreements for the establishment of an independent office of special prosecutor and for the provision of law enforcement assistance and U.S.-Palau law enforcement cooperation; (5) an agreement providing for the submission by the Palau Government of a national development plan; and (6) agreements for the provision of medical, capital improvement, and further referendum cost assistance. Directs the Secretary to: (1) provide assistance for the development and promulgation of regulations regarding expenditures; and (2) negotiate an agreement guaranteeing purchase by the Federal Financing Bank of Palau Government obligations issued to refinance indebtedness related to the Palau electric power generating and distribution system. Provides funds for construction of medical facilities in Palau and debt assistance to Palau, the Federated States of Micronesia, and the Marshall Islands for use of medical facilities prior to implementation of the territories' compacts. Directs the Comptroller General to conduct annual audits of assistance provided to the Federated States of Micronesia and the Marshall Islands. Extends Pell Grant, Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, and College Work-Study assistance to students who are or will be citizens of the Federated States of Micronesia, Palau, or the Marshall Islands. Authorizes the Presidents of the United States and Palau to make agreements regarding compensation for and the transfer of land for defense uses. Directs the United States to provide funds for capital improvements. Directs the Secretary to: (1) establish field offices in Palau, the Federated States of Micronesia, and the Marshall Islands; and (2) provide sums as may be necessary for a further referendum or other costs of Compact implementation. Authorizes appropriations. Provides for continuing availability of unobligated balances of funds provided to Palau. Directs the Secretary to assist the President of Palau in implementing the requirements of the fiscal procedures and law enforcement assistance agreements and to report annually to the House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs and the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Provides a 180-day transitional rule for granting of U.S. nonimmigrant status. Amends the Act approving the Compact to provide that the authorizations for transition purposes shall decline over the first through third fiscal years after the Compact's effective date (under current law, FY 1987 through 1989).

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Timeline

  1. 23 June 1988

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 23 June 1988

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 23 June 1988

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 7 July 1988

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  5. 7 July 1988

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Insular and International Affairs.

    Source: Committee

  6. 12 July 1988

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 29 September 1988

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).

    Source: Committee

  8. 29 September 1988

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  9. 5 October 1988

    Floor

    Called up by House Under Suspension of Rules.

    Source: Floor

  10. 6 October 1988

    Vote

    Passed House (Amended) by Yea-Nay Vote: 406 - 11 (Record Vote No: 439).

    Source: Floor

  11. 6 October 1988

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

    Source: IntroReferral

  12. 6 October 1988

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Yea-Nay Vote: 406 - 11 (Record Vote No: 439).

    Source: Floor

  13. 7 October 1988

    Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.

    Source: Floor

  14. 7 October 1988

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  15. 7 October 1988

    Discharge

    Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Discharge

  16. 7 October 1988

    Committee

    Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Committee

  17. 12 October 1988

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

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  • Passed Senate amended

    summary · EN · 7 October 1988

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  • Introduced in House

    summary · EN · 23 June 1988

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