S 3168 · 94th Congress · Foreign Trade and International Finance

Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1977

Introduced 1976-03-18· Sponsored by Sen. Sparkman, John J. [D-AL]· Senate

Bill Progress

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Latest: Public law 94-350.(1976-07-12)

Recorded Votes

PassedHouse · 1976-06-29
Yea 358Nay 45
PassedHouse · 1976-06-29
Yea 358Nay 45

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Foreign Relations Authorization Act - Amends the Foreign Relations Authorization Act Fiscal Year 1976, to authorize the appropriation of $552,240,500 for the administration of foreign affairs for fiscal year 1977. Repeals prohibitions against the implementation of the Travel Document and Issuance System proposed by the United States Passport Office. Repeals the authorization of appropriations to study such a system. Authorizes the appropriation of $342,460,453 for fiscal year 1977 to the Department of State for participation in international organizations and conferences. Makes available $3,545,453 for contribution to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, from the $17,069,000 authorized for appropriation for international commissions for fiscal year 1977. Authorizes the appropriation to the Department of State of $68,500,000 for educational exchange programs for fiscal year 1977. Amends the Refugee and Migration Assistance Act of 1962 to authorize the appropriation to the Department of State of $10,000,000 for such assistance for fiscal year 1977. Authorizes the Secretary of State to utilize appropriated funds for representation expenses within the U…

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