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.

Summary

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.

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• Passed Senate amended

  summary · EN · 16 June 1980

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 15 May 1980

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