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United States · Bill · S

S. 586 (96th)

Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1980 and 1981

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

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8 March 1979

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Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate, H. R. 3363 passed in lieu.

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Summary

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. 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. Title II: International Communication Agency - Authorizes appropriations through fiscal year 1981 for the International Communication Agency. Title III: Board for International Broadcasting - Authorizes appropriations through fiscal year 1981 for the Board for International Broadcasting. Repeals the provision of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1979, which denies funding of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) if Communist countries use RFE/RL broadcasting facilities without allowing RFE/RL to use that country's facilities.

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