S 1190 · 95th Congress · International Affairs

Foreign Relations Authorization Act

Introduced 1977-03-31· Sponsored by Sen. McGovern, George [D-SD]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.(1977-03-31)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1978 - Title I: State Department - Amends the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1977, to authorize appropriations to the Department of State for fiscal year 1978 for functions relating to the administration of foreign affairs ($741,820,000), international organizations and conferences ($400,537,000), international commissions ($31,278,000), education exchange ($83,100,000), migration and refugee assistance ($30,054,000), employee benefits and compensation, and such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year 1979 to carry out its functions. Restricts the transfer of funds for such purposes. Authorizes $7,281,583 of funds authorized for international organizations and conferences to be used to pay the United States assessment to the World Health Organization, notwithstanding restrictions on payments to the United Nations and affiliated agencies. Authorizes the Secretary of State to assist United States citizens incarcerated abroad, with emergency medical attention and dietary supplements. Title II: United States Information Agency - Authorizes appropriations to the United States Information Agency for fiscal year 1978 to c…

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