State Department Authorization Act

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] State Department Authorization Act - Authorizes the appropriation to the Department of State of (1) $552,455,000 for the administration of foreign affairs, (2) $338,875,000 for international organizations and conferences, (3) $17,069,000 for international commissions, (4) $68,500,000 for educational exchange, and (5) $10,000,000 for migration and refugee assistance for fiscal year 1977. Authorizes the Secretary of State to use not more than $1,500 each fiscal year for the American Sections, International Joint Commissions, United States and Canada, for representation expenses and official entertainment. Authorizes the appropriation of $20,000,000 for fiscal year 1977 for assistance to refugees of Russia, Israel, and other Communist countries of Eastern Europe, under the Foreign Relations Authorization Act of 1972. Authorizes the appropriation for fiscal year 1977 of $1,000,000 for the miniaturization of United States Passport Office records. Authorizes the appropriation for fiscal year 1977 of $50,000 for expenses incurred in hosting the 22nd annual meeting of the North Atlantic Assembly. Makes available an ex gratia payment to Lady Catherine Helen Shaw as an expression of concern …