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H.J.Res. 175 (101st)

Palau Compact of Free Association Implementation Act

enactedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

8 March 1989

Last action

12 December 1989 · President

Status

Became Public Law No: 101-219.

Sponsors

Del. de Lugo, Ron [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Lagomarsino, Robert J. [R-CA-19], Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2], Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large], Rep. Leach, James A. [R-IA-2], Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-11], Rep. Darden, George (Buddy) [D-GA-7], Rescom. Fuster, Jamie B. [D-PR-At Large], Rep. Clarke, James McC. [D-NC-11], Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large], Del. Blaz, Ben G. [R-GU-At Large], Rep. Gallegly, Elton [R-CA-24], Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA], Rep. Murphy, Austin J. [D-PA-20], Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4], Rep. Williams, Pat [D-MT-At Large], Rep. Lehman, Richard H. [D-CA-19], Rep. Richardson, Bill [D-NM-3], Rep. Levine, Mel [D-CA-27], Rep. Owens, Wayne [D-UT-2], Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4], Sen. Craig, Larry E. [R-ID], Rep. Hansen, James V. [R-UT-1], Rep. Vucanovich, Barbara F. [R-NV-2], Rep. Rhodes, John J., III [R-AZ-1], Rep. Dymally, Mervyn M. [D-CA-31], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Traxler, Bob [D-MI-8], Rep. McHugh, Matthew F. [D-NY-28], Rep. Sabo, Martin Olav [D-MN-5], Rep. Dixon, Julian C. [D-CA-32], Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-3], Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI], Rep. Mrazek, Robert J. [D-NY-3], Rep. McDade, Joseph M. [R-PA-10], Rep. Bennett, Charles E. [D-FL-3], Rep. Kastenmeier, Robert W. [D-WI-2], Rep. Edwards, Don [D-CA-10], Rep. Ford, William D. [D-MI-13], Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-42], Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-9], Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7], Rep. Derrick, Butler C. [D-SC-3], Rep. Barnard, Doug, Jr. [D-GA-10], Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-10], Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-5], Rep. Oakar, Mary Rose [D-OH-20]

Subjects

Defence, Taxation

Source updated

24 March 2026

Defence · Taxation

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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 its approval by referendum. Directs the President to negotiate: (1) an agreement with the Government of Palau to provide assistance for maintaining offices of public auditor and special prosecutor; (2) an agreement regarding responses to an audit by the Comptroller General of the United States or the Secretary of the Interior; and (3) an agreement providing for the Palau Government to provide current information regarding its national development plan under the Compact. Directs the National Drug Policy Board to develop a plan for an anti-drug program in Palau. Requires the President to negotiate an agreement with Palau to implement such plan. Prohibits using funds appropriated for assistance to Palau to satisfy any obligation or expense incurred by Palau prior to November 14, 1986, with respect to contracts or debts related to electrical generating plants or related facilities which have not been specifically authorized by the Congress in advance, with exceptions. Directs the Secretary to: (1) provide assistance for the development and promulgation of regulations regarding expenditures, upon Palau's request; (2) provide such sums as may be necessary for a further referendum on the Compact or other costs of approval; and (3) submit a report on the range and cost of options for upgrading the Koror hospital. States that the United States will consider requests for additional financial assistance for medical facility construction based on such report. Directs the chief officer of any agency conducting annual audits of assistance provided to the Federated States of Micronesia and the Marshall Islands to certify such audits. Declares that the Compact does not restrict the President from requesting additional funding or consenting to an extension concerning the use by the United States of privately owned lands in Palau as defense sites. Directs the Secretary to submit a report on the condition of the Palau prison. States that the United States will consider requests for additional financial assistance to meet the need for prison construction based on such report. Directs the Secretary to station at least one professional staff person in each of the offices of the U.S. in Palau, Micronesia, and the Marshall Islands to provide Federal program coordination and assistance. Authorizes appropriations. Approves specified agreements between the United States and the Marshall Islands, Micronesia, and Palau. Provides for continuing availability of unobligated balances of funds provided to Palau. Authorizes the President to negotiate an agreement with the Government of Palau which shall provide the following: (1) $28,000,000 shall be provided to Palau in FY 1989; (2) Palau shall pay to the United States, on or before the 15th anniversary of the effective date of the Compact, the net economic costs of providing such funds; and (3) automatic payment to the United States if Palau has not paid such amount by the 15th anniversary of the effective date of the Compact. 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. 8 March 1989

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 8 March 1989

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 8 March 1989

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 17 March 1989

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee On Insular and International Affairs.

    Source: Committee

  5. 20 March 1989

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations.

    Source: Committee

  6. 8 June 1989

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 21 June 1989

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

    Source: Committee

  8. 21 June 1989

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  9. 21 June 1989

    Committee

    Subcommittee On Insular and International Affairs Discharged.

    Source: Committee

  10. 27 June 1989

    Floor

    Mr. Lagomarsino demanded a second on the motion to suspend the rules.

    Source: Floor

  11. 27 June 1989

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  12. 27 June 1989

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

    Source: Floor

  13. 27 June 1989

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

    Source: Floor

  14. 27 June 1989

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

    Source: Floor

  15. 27 June 1989

    Passed

    On ordering a second Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  16. 27 June 1989

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules.

    Source: Floor

  17. 27 June 1989

    Floor

    Mr. de Lugo moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  18. 11 July 1989

    Introduced

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

    Source: IntroReferral

  19. 18 July 1989

    Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources requested executive comment from Departments of Interior and State and Office of Management and Budget.

    Source: Committee

  20. 26 September 1989

    Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 101-295.

    Source: Committee

  21. 1 November 1989

    Reported

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Source: Committee

  22. 3 November 1989

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 352.

    Source: Calendars

  23. 3 November 1989

    Reported

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Johnston with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 101-189.

    Source: Committee

  24. 3 November 1989

    Reported

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Johnston with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 101-189.

    Source: Committee

  25. 22 November 1989

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  26. 22 November 1989

    Passed

    On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  27. 22 November 1989

    Passed

    Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.

    Source: NotUsed

  28. 22 November 1989

    ResolvingDifferences

    Mr. Udall asked unanimous consent that the House agree to the Senate amendment.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  29. 22 November 1989

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  30. 22 November 1989

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  31. 1 December 1989

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  32. 1 December 1989

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  33. 1 December 1989

    Floor

    Measure Signed in Senate.

    Source: Floor

  34. 12 December 1989

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 101-219.

    Source: President

  35. 12 December 1989

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  36. 12 December 1989

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

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