Panama Canal Commission Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1988

Summary

Panama Canal Commission Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1988 - Authorizes funds to be appropriated from the Panama Canal Commission Fund to the Panama Canal Commission for FY 1988 for operating expenses including expenses for: (1) the hire of passenger motor vehicles and aircraft; (2) the purchase of passenger motor vehicles; (3) official receptions and representation expenses; (4) expert and consultant services; (5) a residence for the Administrator of the Commission; (6) uniforms; (7) employee recreation and community projects; and (8) the operation of guide services. Specifies a maximum amount of funds which may be used for capital outlays. Authorizes additional appropriations for salary increases, retirement and employee benefits, payments to Panama, and increased fuel costs. Amends the Panama Canal Act of 1979 to authorize the Panama Canal Commission to purchase additional types of insurance. Authorizes the Commission to negotiate and enter into contracts for the lease of, and for improvements to, real property in the United States for use as office space. Authorizes compensation for members of the Panama Canal Commission Supervisory Board while on official Commission business as authorized by the chairman. Limits to $50,000 the amount the Commission may pay on any claim.

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• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 27 October 1987

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• Reported to House with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 6 August 1987

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 29 April 1987

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