Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1992 and 1993

Summary

Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1992 and 1993 - Title I: Department of State - Part A: Authorization of Appropriations; Allocations of Funds; Restrictions - Authorizes appropriations for FY 1992 and 1993 for the Department of State for: (1) administration of foreign affairs; (2) the diplomatic security program; (3) international organizations and conferences; (4) international commissions; (5) migration and refugee assistance; (6) bilateral science and technology agreements; (7) Soviet-East European research and training; and (8) the Asia Foundation. Part B: Department of State Authorities and Activities - Sets forth congressional findings concerning the organization of the Department of State. Repeals provisions of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 that provide for the establishment of an Assistant Secretary of State for Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs. Repeals provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act that provide for the creation of the Bureau of Consular Affairs. Repeals a provision of the Department of State Appropriations Authorization Act of 1973 that provides for the establishment of the Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs. Repeals provisions of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 that provide for the establishment of an Office of the Coordinator for International Communications and Information Policy. Amends the Foreign Service Buildings Act, 1926 to authorize the Secretary of State, subject to certain conditions, to enter into a contract for the acquisition of property and construction of diplomatic facilities in Moscow on a multiyear (not to exceed five years) basis when appropriations are available. Permits the cancellation of such contract when funds are not appropriated or available. Authorizes the Department of State to make advance payments for long-term leases and lease-purchase agreements when such payments serve the interest of carrying out the Foreign Service Buildings Act, 1926. Requires the Secretary of State to establish a threshold (currently, $25,000) at which leases must be approved under such Act. Amends the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to authorize the transfer into the Buying Power Maintenance Account of unobligated balances from accounts for the administration of foreign affairs. Prohibits the balance of the Account from exceeding $100 million. Permits funds appropriated for the Department of State in any account funded in the Department of State Appropriations Act to be transferred to any other appropriations account. Prohibits an account from being increased by more than 35 percent (ten percent for the salaries and expenses account and the acquisition of foreign buildings account) through such a transfer. Prohibits, unless the House Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations are notified, the reprogramming of Department of State funds in excess of $500,000 (currently, $250,000). Permits funds appropriated to the Department of State to be obligated and expended without prior notification to the Congress in emergency situations. Authorizes the Secretary to expend funds in the Foreign Service Buildings Fund without prior notification to the Congress so long as: (1) total reprogramming actions do not exceed 15 percent of funds available in such Fund for any fiscal year; (2) no new programs or capital projects are undertaken which have not been presented to the Congress; and (3) the Secretary reports quarterly to the Congress on reprogramming activities. Redesignates the Office of Munitions Control of the Department of State as the Office of Defense Trade Controls and increases the amount of registration fees collected by the Office that is required to be credited to a Department of State account. Authorizes the Secretary to pay the expenses of any international meeting or conference for which the United States serves as the host. Repeals a provision of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1990 and 1991 that expands model foreign language competence posts. Amends the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to extend the authorization of appropriations for grants to child care facilities at certain posts abroad. Increases the amount authorized to be made available for the construction of Foreign Service Institute training facilities. Authorizes the Secretary to use funds to: (1) pay obligations arising under international agreements, conventions, and binational contracts; and (2) purchase special purpose passenger vehicles without regard to price limitations. Permits the Secretary to make payments in advance of the share of expenses for international fisheries commissions. Part C: Diplomatic Reciprocity and Security - Amends the Omnibus Diplomatic Security and Antiterrorism Act of 1986 to raise the threshold (from $5,000,000 to $10,000,000) on diplomatic construction or design projects on which only U.S. persons may bid. Amends the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to authorize special agents of the Department of State and Foreign Service to make arrests without warrants for any offenses against the United States committed in their presence. Part D: Personnel - Amends the Foreign Service Act of 1980 to permit members of the Senior Foreign Service who are appointed to positions in the executive branch to continue to receive the Foreign Service salary, performance pay, and leave in lieu of the salary and leave of the appointed position. Revises provisions concerning the salaries of chiefs of mission. Defines as an "employee," for purposes of provisions governing civil service retirement, life insurance, and health insurance, an individual employed by an international organization who has deposited required employee deductions. Amends provisions concerning the Federal Employees' Retirement System (FERS) and the Foreign Service Pension System (FSPS) and the Internal Revenue Code and the Social Security Act to deem as self-employed for purposes of social security coverage Federal employees who leave positions in which they are subject to social security employment taxes for employment in international organizations abroad (these amendments provide for continuation by such persons in FERS or FSPS). Grants employee contributions to the Thrift Savings Fund preferential tax treatment as long as such contributions are submitted to the agency from which the employee is transferred by the international organization. Amends the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to grant access to commissaries to American citizens hired to serve as teaching staff for dependents of employees abroad. Amends the Foreign Service Act of 1980 to extend the period of temporary storage of personal effects of Foreign Service employees for an additional three months in extraordinary circumstances. Authorizes the Secretary to pay for the transport of the remains of a Foreign Service member to the designated home in the United States if the death of such member occurs in the United States. (Current law authorizes payment only for the transport of the remains of a member or family member who dies while abroad or in travel status.) Provides for payment for up to 60 days to Federal employees whose families or dependents are required to evacuate a post (even if the employee remains at such post). Revises Federal provisions regarding quarters, education, and cost-of-living allowances for Federal employees stationed in foreign countries. Includes Foreign Service National employees of the U.S. Government abroad in the definition of "employee" for purposes of applying Federal employee provisions concerning voluntary transfers of leave. Part E: Modifications to Other Laws - Repeals provisions of specified laws concerning: (1) a prohibition on denying requests by the Drug Enforcement Administration for danger pay allowances; (2) the assignment of U.S. officers and staff to the U.S. Mission to the European Community in Brussels, Belgium; (3) employment of commercial personnel at the American Institute of Taiwan; (4) the stationing of an Agency for International Development professional in the consulate in Jerusalem or the embassy in Tel Aviv, Israel; (5) a travel advisory warning for Jalisco, Mexico; and (6) the closing of, and funding for, specified diplomatic and U.S. Information Agency posts. Part F: International Organizations - Repeals provisions of specified Acts concerning the U.S. contribution to the International Committee of the Red Cross. Authorizes the President to withhold 20 percent of the funds appropriated for the U.S. contribution to the United Nations if the United Nations has failed to implement decision-making procedures on budgetary matters which assure that attention is paid to the views of the United States and other major financial contributors. Permits payments of assessed contributions for prior years to the United Nations if such payment would further U.S. interests in such organization. Removes a limit on the amount authorized to be appropriated annually for U.S. membership in the Permanent Association of International Road Congresses. Amends the American-Mexican Treaty Act of 1950 to authorize funds to be made available for entertainment and representation expenses of the U.S. section of the International Boundary and Water Commission. Repeals a provision of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1988 and 1989 that requires the Secretary to report on the status of secondment within the United Nations by the Soviet Union and Soviet-bloc member nations. Part G: Japan-United States Friendship Commission - Amends the Japan-United States Friendship Act to revise provisions concerning administrative expenses of the Japan-United States Friendship Commission. Title II: United States Informational, Educational, and Cultural Programs - United States Information Agency Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1992 and 1993 - Authorizes appropriations for the U.S. Information Agency (USIA) for FY 1992 and 1993. Amends the United States Information and Educational Exchange Act of 1948 to prohibit funds in excess of $500,000 (currently, $250,000) from being made available to USIA through a reprogramming unless the House Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations are notified. Adds to the authorities of the USIA Director the authority to purchase, rent, construct, improve, and operate facilities for television transmission and reception. Permits the USIA Director or other authorized Government agencies to pay to or for participants in programs under the United States Information and Educational Exchange Act of 1948 the costs of: (1) emergency medical expenses; (2) the preparation and transportation of remains of participants' dependents who die while away from home during such participation; (3) health and accident insurance premiums; (4) per diem in lieu of subsistence; and (5) such other costs, as necessary. Authorizes the crediting of payments received in connection with USIA advisory services rendered to foreign students regarding study in the United States. Repeals a provision of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1988 and 1989 concerning the closure of USIA posts and reductions of USIA personnel abroad. Permits USIA and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, U.S.S.R., to establish and operate reciprocal cultural information centers in Moscow and Washington, D.C., in accordance with a specified agreement signed in Washington, D.C., on May 31, 1990. Amends the United States Information and Educational Exchange Act of 1948 to permit the USIA Director or other authorized Government agencies to: (1) incur expenses authorized by the Foreign Service Act of 1980; and (2) furnish living quarters and provide specified allowances for Government employees in foreign countries. Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize the issuance of up to 100 conditional immigrant visas per fiscal year to USIA employees. Limits admission to periods of up to four years. Permits spouses and dependents of such employees to be admitted on conditional permanent residents. Sets forth provisions governing the transition to permanent resident status and the termination of conditional status of such employees.

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Timeline

1. 13 March 1991

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 13 March 1991

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 13 March 1991

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 25 March 1991

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on International Operations.

   Source: Committee

5. 25 March 1991

   Committee

   Hearings Held by the Subcommittee on International Operations Prior to Referral (Feb 27, Mar 5, 7, 11, 13, 19, 21).

   Source: Committee

6. 18 April 1991

   Committee

   Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

7. 18 April 1991

   Committee

   Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).

   Source: Committee

8. 30 April 1991

   Committee

   Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

9. 30 April 1991

   Reported

   Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

   Source: Committee

10. 8 May 1991

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Foreign Affairs. H. Rept. 102-53.

    Source: Committee

11. 8 May 1991

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 32.

    Source: Calendars

12. 8 May 1991

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Foreign Affairs. H. Rept. 102-53.

    Source: Committee

13. 9 May 1991

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 147 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1415 with 1 hour 0 of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. It shall be in order to consider the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Com mittee on Foreign Affairs now printed in the bill as an original bill for the pu rpose of amendment under the five-minute rule. Measure will be read by title. Bill is open to amendments. It shall be in order to consid er en bloc the amendments printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution if offered by Ms. Snowe or her designee. Said amendments en bloc shall not be subject to a demand for a division of the question in the House or in the Committee of th e Whole, and may amend portions of said substitute not yet considered for amendment.

    Source: Floor

14. 14 May 1991

    Floor

    Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1415 as unfinished business.

    Source: Floor

15. 14 May 1991

    Floor

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1415 with 1 hour 0 of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. It shall be in order to consider the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Com mittee on Foreign Affairs now printed in the bill as an original bill for the pu rpose of amendment under the five-minute rule. Measure will be read by title. Bill is open to amendments. It shall be in order to consid er en bloc the amendments printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution if offered by Ms. Snowe or her designee. Said amendments en bloc shall not be subject to a demand for a division of the question in the House or in the Committee of th e Whole, and may amend portions of said substitute not yet considered for amendment.

    Source: Floor

16. 14 May 1991

    Floor

    The Speaker designated the Honorable Al Swift to act as Chairman of the Committee.

    Source: Floor

17. 14 May 1991

    Floor

    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 147 and Rule XXIII.

    Source: Floor

18. 14 May 1991

    Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 147.

    Source: Floor

19. 14 May 1991

    Passed

    Rule H. Res. 147 passed House.

    Source: Floor

20. 15 May 1991

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

21. 15 May 1991

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

    Source: Floor

22. 15 May 1991

    Floor

    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1415.

    Source: Floor

23. 15 May 1991

    Floor

    The Speaker designated the Honorable David R. Nagle to act as Chairman of the Committee.

    Source: Floor

24. 15 May 1991

    Floor

    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 147 and Rule XXIII.

    Source: Floor

25. 15 May 1991

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business.

    Source: Floor

26. 15 May 1991

    Passed

    REQUEST TO LIMIT DEBATE - Mr. Berman asked unanimous consent that all further debate on the Kanjorski amendment be limited to not more than twenty minutes. Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

27. 15 May 1991

    Passed

    On passage Passed by voice vote.

    Source: Floor

28. 15 May 1991

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by voice vote.

    Source: Floor

29. 15 May 1991

    Passed

    The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.

    Source: Floor

30. 20 May 1991

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Source: IntroReferral

31. 29 July 1991

    ResolvingDifferences

    Senate insists on its amendments, asks for a conference, appoints conferees Pell; Kerry; Simon; Moynihan; Biden; Sarbanes; Dodd; Helms; Lugar; Kassebaum; Pressler; Murkowski; Brown.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

32. 29 July 1991

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate in lieu of S. 1433 with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 86-11. Record Vote No: 157.

    Source: Floor

33. 29 July 1991

    Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.

    Source: Floor

34. 29 July 1991

    Discharge

    Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Discharge

35. 29 July 1991

    Committee

    Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Committee

36. 1 August 1991

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

37. 12 September 1991

    Floor

    By unanimous consent, the Speaker reserved the authority to make additional appointments of conferees and to specify particular portions of the House bill and Senate amendment as the subject of the various appointments.

    Source: Floor

38. 12 September 1991

    ResolvingDifferences

    The chair appointed conferees from the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for consideration of the House bill and the Senate amendment and modifications committed to conference: Fascell, Berman, Weiss, Dymally, Faleomavaega, Lantos, Broomfield, Snowe, Gilman, and Smith (NJ).

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

39. 12 September 1991

    Passed

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

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

40. 12 September 1991

    Passed

    On motion that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and agree to a conference Agreed to without objection.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

41. 12 September 1991

    ResolvingDifferences

    Mr. Fascell asked unanimous consent that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and agree to a conference.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

42. 24 September 1991

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference held.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

43. 24 September 1991

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference committee actions: Conference held.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

44. 3 October 1991

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference report H. Rept. 102-238 filed. Filed late, pursuant to previous special order.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

45. 3 October 1991

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference report filed: Conference report H. Rept. 102-238 filed. Filed late, pursuant to previous special order.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

46. 3 October 1991

    Passed

    Mr. Fascell asked unanimous consent that managers on the part of the House have until midnight on Oct. 3 to file a conference report on H.R. 1415. Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Committee

47. 4 October 1991

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference papers: Senate report and managers' statement held at the desk in Senate.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

48. 4 October 1991

    Passed

    Conference report agreed to in Senate: Senate agreed to conference report by Voice Vote.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

49. 7 October 1991

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

50. 8 October 1991

    Passed

    On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by voice vote.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

51. 8 October 1991

    Passed

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

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

52. 8 October 1991

    Passed

    Conference report agreed to in House: On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by voice vote.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

53. 8 October 1991

    ResolvingDifferences

    The previous question was ordered without objection.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

54. 8 October 1991

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate.

    Source: Floor

55. 8 October 1991

    ResolvingDifferences

    Mr. Berman brought up conference report H. Rept. 102-238 for consideration as a privileged matter.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

56. 17 October 1991

    Floor

    Measure Signed in Senate.

    Source: Floor

57. 18 October 1991

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

58. 18 October 1991

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

59. 28 October 1991

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

60. 28 October 1991

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 102-138.

    Source: President

61. 28 October 1991

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

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Sponsors

• Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME] · R · Sponsor
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Related records

• related to → Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 1415) to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 1992 and 1993 for the Department of State, and for other purposes.
• related to ← Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1992 and 1993
• amends ← Amendment calls upon the Secretary of State to work with the United Nations to explore means to expedite peacekeeping operations which are authorized by the Security Council; and also requires a State Department report which makes recommendations for more effective methods for the United States to participate in U.N. peacekeeping activities.
• amends ← An amendment to commend Secretary Baker on his diplomatic efforts in the Middle East. It also expresses support for the Secretary's continued efforts to promote a peaceful solution to the Arab-Israeli conflict.
• amends ← Amendments en bloc: 1) make the amounts authorized in the bill subject to appropriations; 2) reprogram a position to create a new Assistant Secretary for South Asian Affairs; 3) make changes in the automated visa look-out system in title I; 4) delete certain language regarding retirement and eligibility of Federal employees who transfer to international organizations; 5) relate to housing benefits of the U.S. mission to the United Nations; 6) make technical clarifications relating to the "Foreign Relations of the United States" historical series; 7) require the State Department to report on human rights practices by U.S. businesses in China and Tibet; 8) require the National Endowment for Democracy to make changes in its operation; 9) provide an open-ended authorization for TV Marti; 10) require the State Department to report on expanding the U.S. presence in Soviet Republics; and 11) require a State Department report concerning the fire at the U.S. Embassy in Moscow.
• amends ← Amendment sought to reduce the funds authorized for FY 1992 under the bill by approximately 10 percent leaving the authorized level at not to exceed $5,021,682,000.
• amends ← Amendment authorizes $1.5 million for the the State Department to enter into contracts with the International Career Program in order for students from historically-black colleges and universities to enter into programs of recruitment and training for careers in the Foreign Service and in other areas of international affairs.
• amends ← Amendment sought to reduce the amount authorized for the National Endowment for Democracy from $30 million to $15.8 million.
• amends ← Amendments en bloc originally sought to authorize $130 million for the complete teardown and reconstruction of the U.S. Embassy in Moscow; and would have required the Secretary of State and the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency to certify jointly on the security of the new structure. \ As amended by the Berman amendment (A003), $130 million is authorized in fiscal year 1993 for construction of the U.S. Embassy in Moscow. The Secretary of State is required to report to Congress a comprehensive plan which sets forth current and future space requirements for the U.S. Mission in Moscow and how such requirements will be met. \ As amended by the Upton amendment (A005), language was added requiring the Soviet Union to reimburse the United States either $65 million or the sum necessary to complete the reconstruction of the Embassy.

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