S 2727 · 96th Congress · International Affairs
An original bill to authorize additional appropriations for the Department of State for the fiscal years 1980 and 1981 and for the Board for International Broadcasting for the fiscal year 1981, and for other purposes.
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EnactedLatest: Measure passed Senate, amended, roll call #210 (69-10).(1980-06-16)
Recorded Votes
PassedSenate · 1980-06-16
Yea 69Nay 10
PassedSenate · 1980-06-16
Yea 69Nay 10
Plain Language Summary
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Title I: Department of State - Amends the Department of State Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1980 and 1981, to increase the authorization of appropriations to the State Department for fiscal year 1981 for the administration of foreign affairs, international organizations and conferences (also increased for fiscal year 1980), and migration and refugee assistance. Decreases the authorization of appropriations for fiscal year 1981 for international commissions. Raises the aggregate amount which may be spent during fiscal year 1981. Amends the Taiwan Relations Act to authorize necessary appropriations for fiscal year 1981 to carry out such Act. Earmarks a specified portion of the fiscal year 1981 authorization for the State Department's administration of foreign affairs to carry out such Act. Amends the passport provisions to provide for the Secretary of State to prescribe a fee for issued passports which shall be paid into the U.S. Treasury (presently such fees are set at ten dollars for each passport and are paid quarterly). Extends the period of validity of a passport from five years to ten years. Prohibits the U.S. payment of its share of the annual expenses of the Hague Conferenc…
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