1984 Act to Combat International Terrorism

Summary

1984 Act to Combat International Terrorism - Amends the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to authorize the Secretary of State to pay an award not to exceed $500,000 to any individual who furnishes information regarding an act of terrorism: (1) against a U.S. person or U.S. property; and (2) primarily outside the territorial jurisdiction of the United States. States that a reward of $100,000 or more may not be made without the approval of the President. Allows for the protection of the identity of the recipient of a reward if it is determined that such measures are necessary. Makes governmental employees who furnish information while in the performance of their duties ineligible for such payment. Authorizes appropriations. Urges the President to seek more effective international cooperation in combatting international terrorism, including: (1) severe punishment for acts of terrorism; and (2) extradition of all terrorists to the country where the terrorist incident occurred or whose citizens were victims of the incident. Provides that priority should be given to negotiations to establish a permanent international working group for combatting terrorism. Requires the Secretary of State to report to the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives no later than February 1, 1985, on the findings and recommendations of the Advisory Panel on Security of United States Missions Abroad. Authorizes additional appropriations for security enhancement at United States missions abroad. Requires the Secretary of State and the Director of the United States Information Agency to report to the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives on how their agencies have allocated funds. Amends the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 with regard to hiring additional individuals for services abroad. Allows for additional procurement authority for overseas security requirements. Authorizes the Deputy Assistant Secretary of State to use government-owned vehicles for security purposes. Expresses the sense of the Congress that due to the current epidemic of worldwide terrorist activity, U.S. missions abroad should utilize danger pay allowance more extensively.

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Timeline

1. 26 September 1984

   Reported

   Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

   Source: Committee

2. 26 September 1984

   Committee

   Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

3. 26 September 1984

   Committee

   Executive Comment Received From State.

   Source: Committee

4. 26 September 1984

   Committee

   For Previous Action See H.R.5612.

   Source: Committee

5. 26 September 1984

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

   Source: IntroReferral

6. 26 September 1984

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

7. 26 September 1984

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

8. 1 October 1984

   Passed

   Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.

   Source: Floor

9. 1 October 1984

   Passed

   Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.

   Source: Floor

10. 1 October 1984

    Floor

    Called up by House Under Suspension of Rules.

    Source: Floor

11. 2 October 1984

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1313.

    Source: Calendars

12. 2 October 1984

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate, read twice.

    Source: IntroReferral

13. 5 October 1984

    Passed

    Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

14. 5 October 1984

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

15. 10 October 1984

    Floor

    Measure Signed in Senate.

    Source: Floor

16. 11 October 1984

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

17. 11 October 1984

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

18. 19 October 1984

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

19. 19 October 1984

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 98-533.

    Source: President

20. 19 October 1984

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

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Documents

3 official files

• Public Law (PDF)

  Public Law · EN · 20 October 1984

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• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 1 October 1984

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 26 September 1984

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Sponsors

• Rep. Fascell, Dante B. [D-FL-15] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Hamilton, Lee H. [D-IN-9] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Solarz, Stephen J. [D-NY-13] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Mica, Daniel Andrew [D-FL-14] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Wolpe, Howard E. [D-MI-3] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Smith, Lawrence [D-FL-16] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Levine, Mel [D-CA-27] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Feighan, Edward F. [D-OH-19] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-17] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Broomfield, William S. [R-MI-19] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Winn, Larry, Jr. [R-KS-3] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-26] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME-2] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Young, C. W. Bill [R-FL-6] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Leach, James A. [R-IA-1] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Morrison, Bruce A. [D-CT-3] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Sawyer, Harold S. [R-MI-5] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Shaw, E. Clay, Jr. [R-FL-15] · R · Cosponsor
• F. SENSENBRENNER · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Yatron, Gus [D-PA-6] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Barnes, Michael D. [D-MD-8] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Dymally, Mervyn M. [D-CA-31] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-11] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Lagomarsino, Robert J. [R-CA-19] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Goodling, William F. [R-PA-19] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. MacKay, Buddy [D-FL-6] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Roth, Toby [R-WI-8] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Solomon, Gerald B. H. [R-NY-24] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Siljander, Mark D. [R-MI-4] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Zschau, Edwin V. W. [R-CA-12] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Kostmayer, Peter H. [D-PA-8] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Studds, Gerry E. [D-MA-12] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Gejdenson, Sam [D-CT-2] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Garcia, Robert [D-NY-18] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-7] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Bereuter, Doug [R-NE-1] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Torricelli, Robert G. [D-NJ-9] · D · Cosponsor
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