To make certain technical amendments relating to the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956, the United States Information and Educational Exchange Act of 1948, and other provisions of law.

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Introduced

13 September 1994

Last action

25 October 1994 · President

Status

Became Public Law No: 103-415.

Summary

Makes technical corrections to the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1994 and 1995. Amends the Foreign Service Act of 1980 to exclude certain U.S. citizens hired at posts abroad who are not family members of U.S. Government employees from coverage under Foreign Service grievance provisions. Prohibits the sale or lease of defense articles or services by the U.S. Government to any country or international organization that is known to have sent letters to U.S. firms requesting compliance with, or soliciting information regarding compliance with, the secondary or tertiary (currently, primary or secondary) Arab League boycott unless the President certifies to the appropriate congressional committees that the country or organization does not currently maintain such a policy or practice. Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to extend the pilot visa waiver program through FY 1995. Authorizes the Secretary of State to expend a specified amount from the Department of State's Diplomatic and Consular Programs appropriation for the purchase of real property for use by the Department of State for its Miami Regional Center. Establishes principles for Voice of America broadcasts. Amend the United States Information and Educational Exchange Act of 1948 to extend a provision which authorizes the U.S. Information Agency (USIA) to transfer funds between accounts during the second fiscal year of an appropriation cycle. Requires that significant consideration be given to foreign language competence in the evaluation, assignment, and promotion of Foreign Service officers of the Department of State, Agency for International Development, and USIA. Authorizes the USIA Director to administer au pair programs through FY 1995. Permits funds derived from the sale of real property assets of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty in Munich, Germany, to be expended to meet one-time costs associated with the consolidation of U.S. Government broadcasting activities.

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Timeline

13 September 1994
Reported
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Source: Committee
13 September 1994
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
13 September 1994
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Source: IntroReferral
13 September 1994
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
13 September 1994
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
19 September 1994
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
19 September 1994
Passed
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
Source: Floor
19 September 1994
Passed
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
Source: Floor
19 September 1994
Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Source: Floor
19 September 1994
Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9170-9173)
Source: Floor
19 September 1994
Floor
Mr. Hamilton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Source: Floor
22 September 1994
Introduced
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Source: IntroReferral
7 October 1994
Passed
Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S14666)
Source: Floor
7 October 1994
Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S14666)
Source: Floor
12 October 1994
Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Source: Floor
21 October 1994
Floor
Presented to President.
Source: Floor
21 October 1994
President
Presented to President.
Source: President
25 October 1994
Became law
Became Public Law No: 103-415.
Source: President
25 October 1994
Became law
Signed by President.
Source: BecameLaw
25 October 1994
President
Signed by President.
Source: President

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To make certain technical amendments relating to the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956, the United States Information and Educational Exchange Act of 1948, and other provisions of law.

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