To make certain technical amendments relating to the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956, the United States Information and Educational Exchange Act of 1948, and other provisions of law.
PL 103-415 (H.R.5034), enacted 10/25/1994

PUBLIC LAW 103-415—OCT. 25, 1994 
108 STAT. 4299 
Public Law 103-415 
103d Congress 
An Act 
To make certain technical amendments relating to the State Department Basic 
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Authorities Act of 1956, the United States Information and Educational Exchange 
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Act of 1948, and other provisions of law. 
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Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of 
the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING AMENDMENTS. 
(a) Section 121 of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, 
Fiscal Years 1994 and 1995 (Public Law 103-236) is amended 
Ante. p. 392. 
in subsection (d)(1)— 
(1) by striking "and the Director of the United States 
Information Agency" and inserting ", the Director of the United 
States Information Agency, or the Administrator of the Agency 
for International Development"; and 
(2) by striking "or the United States Information Agency" 
and inserting ", the United States Information Agency, or the 
Agency for International Development", 
(b) The Act entitled "An Act to regulate the issue and validity 
of passports, and for other purposes", approved July 3, 1926 (44 
Stat. 887, 22 U.S.C. 211a) as amended by section 127(a) of the 
Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1994 and 1995 
is amended— 
(1) by striking "other employees" and inserting "such other 
employees"; and 
(2) by striking "United States," and inserting "United 
States". 
(c) Section 139 of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, 
Fiscal Years 1994 and 1995 (PubUc Law 103-236) is amended 
Ante,p.3m. 
in paragraph (20) by striking "2349aa" and inserting "4858(b)". 
(d) Section 140 of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, 
Fiscal Years 1994 and 1995 (Public Law 103-236) is amended 
Ante,p.S99. 
in subsection (c)(2) by striking "serious loss of life or property" 
and inserting "serious injury, loss of life, or significant destruction 
of property". 
(e) Section 142(a) of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, 
Fiscal Years 1994 and 1995 (Public Law 103-236) is amended— 
Ante. p. 401. 
(1) in paragraph (2) by striking "not," and inserting "not"; 
and 
(2) in paragraph (3) by striking "because" and inserting 
"because,". 
(f)(1) Section 1 of the State Department Basic Authorities Act 
of 1956 (22 U.S.C. 2662) as amended by section 161(a) of the 
22 USC 2651a. 
Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1994 and 1995 
108 STAT. 4300 
PUBLIC LAW 103-415—OCT. 25, 1994 
(Public Law 103-236) is amended in subsection (a)(2) by inserting 
"and the Deputy Secretary of State" after "Secretary". 
(2) Section 161 of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, 
Ante, p. 404. 
Fiscal Years 1994 and 1995 (Public Law 103-236) is amended 
in subsection (b) by striking "133" and inserting "162". 
(3) Section 161 of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, 
Fiscal Years 1994 and 1995 (Public Law 103-236) is amended 
in subsection (f)(2)— 
(A) by striking "the principal duty of negotiations for"; 
(B) in subparagraph (A) by striking "Increased"; and insert-
ing "The principal duty of negotiating increased"; and 
(C) in subparagraph (B) by striking "Recoupment" and 
inserting "In consultation with the Department of Defense, 
assist in negotiations with the host governments for the 
recoupment". 
(4)(A) The Omnibus Diplomatic Security and Antiterrorism Act 
of 1986 (22 U.S.C. 4801 et seq.) as amended by section 162(g) 
of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1994 and 
1995 (Public Law 102-236) is amended— 
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(i) in section 103(a)(2)(B)(i) by striking "operations" and 
inserting "operation"; and 
(ii) in the table of contents— 
(I) by striking the item relating to section 104; 
(II) by striking the item relating to section 105; 
(III) by striking the item relating to title II and insert-
ing the following: 
'TITLE II—PERSONNEL"; 
(IV) by striking the item relating to section 201 and 
inserting the following: 
"Sec. 201. Diplomatic Security Service."; 
and 
(V) by striking the item relating to section 203 and 
inserting the following: 
"Sec. 203. Special agents.". 
(B) Section 162 of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, 
Ante, p. ilO. 
Fiscal Years 1994 and 1995 (Public Law 103-236) is amended 
in subsection (q) by striking "2655" and inserting "2655a". 
(g) Section 179 of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, 
Ante, p. 415. 
Fiscal Years 1994 and 1995 (Public Law 103-236) is amended 
in subsection (b) by striking "individual holding a career or career 
candidate appointment" and inserting "individuals holding career 
or career candidate appointments". 
(h) The Foreign Service Act of 1980 (22 U.S.C. 3901 et seq.) 
as amended by section 180(a) of the Foreign Relations Authorization 
Act, Fiscal Years 1994 and 1995 (Public Law 103-236) is amended— 
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(1) in section 311— 
(A) by striking the section heading and inserting in 
lieu thereof: 
"SEC. 311. UNITED STATES CITIZENS HIRED ABROAD.—"; 
and 
(B) in subsection (d) by inserting "by reason of such 
employment" after "eligible"; 
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(2) in section 610(a)(2) by inserting "(other than a United 
States citizen employed under section 311 who is not a family 
member)" after "A member of the Service"; and 
PUBLIC LAW 103-415—OCT. 25, 1994 
108 STAT. 4301 
(3) in the table of contents by striking the item relating 
to section 311 and inserting the following: 
"Sec. 311. United States citizens hired abroad.". 
(i) Section 181(c) of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Ante, p. 418. 
Fiscal Years 1994 and 1995 (Public Law 103-236) is amended— 
(1) by striking "system)," and inserting "system,"; and 
(2) by striking "that agency" and inserting "that agency)", 
(j) Section 182 of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, • 
Fiscal Years 1994 and 1995 (Pubhc Law 103-236) is amended 
i4nte, p. 418. 
in subsection (a) by striking "has" and inserting "have". 
(k) Part I of title 18, United States Code (as amended by 
section 506 of Public Law 103-236) is amended in paragraph (1) 
of section 2340 by striking "with" and inserting "within his", 
(1) Section 564 of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, 
Fiscal Years 1994 and 1995 (Pubhc Law 103-236) is amended 
^hfe, p. 483. 
in subsection (a) by striking "primary or secondary" and inserting 
"secondary or tertiary". 
(m) Section 217 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 
U.S.C. 1187) is amended in subsection (f) by striking "1994" and 
inserting "1995". 
(n) The Secretary of State is authorized to obligate and expend 
from the Department of State's "Diplomatic and Consular Pro-
grams" appropriation not more than $2,500,000 of the amount 
appropriated in title XI, chapter 2 of Public Law 102-368 for 
the purchase of real property for use by the Department of State 
for its Miami Regional Center. 
(o) Section 102(g) of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, 
Fiscal Years 1994 and 1995 (Public Law 103-236) is amended— 
Ante. p. 389. 
(1) by inserting "the United Nations and its affiliated agen-
cies in" after "appropriated for"; 
(2) by striking "each of the fiscal years 1994 and" and 
inserting "fiscal year"; 
(3) by striking "unless" and inserting "until"; 
(4) by striking "States" and inserting "Nations"; and 
(5) by striking "promotes, condones," and inserting "pro-
motes and condones". 
(p) Section 303 of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, 
Fiscal Years 1994 and 1995 (Pubhc Law 103-236) is amended 
22USC6202. 
by adding at the end the following new subsection: 
"(c) VOICE OF AMERICA BROADCASTS.—^The long-range interests 
of the United States are served by communicating directly with 
the peoples of the world by radio. To be effective, the Voice of 
America must win the attention and respect of listeners. These 
principles will therefore govern Voice of America (VGA) broadcasts: 
"(1) VOA will serve as a consistently reliable and authori-
tative source of news. VOA news will be accurate, objective, 
and comprehensive. 
"(2) VOA will represent America, not any single segment 
of American society, and will therefore present a balanced 
and comprehensive projection of significant American thought 
and institutions. 
"(3) VOA will present the policies of the United States 
clearly and effectively, and will also present responsible discus-
sions and opinion on these policies.". 
(q) Section 701(f)(4) of the United States Information and Edu-
cational Exchange Act of 1948 (22 U.S.C. 1476(f)(4)) is amended 
by striking "1993" and inserting "1995". 
108 STAT. 4302 
PUBLIC LAW 103-415—OCT. 25, 1994 
(r) Section 132 of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, 
Ante, p. 395. 
Fiscal Years 1994 and 1995 (Public Law 103-236) is amended 
by inserting "or issuance of a passport" after "nationality". 
(s)(l) Section 305(a)(14) of the Foreign Relations Authorization 
Ante, p. 435. 
Act, Fiscal Years 1994 and 1995 (Public Law 103-236) is amended 
by striking "to" and inserting "of. 
(2) Section 309(d)(1)(B) of such Act is amended by inserting 
Ante, p. 439. 
"of all members" after "confirmation". 
(t) Section 101(b)(2) of the Foreign Relations Authorization 
Ante, p. 388. 
Act, Fiscal Years 1994 and 1995 (Public Law 103-236) is amended 
in subparagraph (D) by striking "$400,000 is authorized to be 
appropriated for each of the" and inserting "$800,000 is authorized 
to be appropriated for", 
(u) Section 191(a)(4) of the Foreign Relations Authorization 
Ante, p. 418. 
Act, Fiscal Years 1994 and 1995 (Public Law 103-236) is amended 
by inserting before the semicolon ", the Agency for International 
Development, and the United States Information Agency". 
(v) Section 8 of the Eisenhower Exchange Fellowship Act of 
1990 (Public Law 101-454) is amended by adding at the end the 
Regulations. 
following: "Notwithstanding section 555 of Public Law 100-461 
and title III of S. 2757 as reported by the Senate Committee 
on Foreign Relations on September 7, 1988 (pursuant to the enact-
ment under section 555 of Public Law 100-461), the Director of 
the United States Information Agency is authorized to administer 
such au pair programs through fiscal year 1995 in a manner consist-
ent with the requirements of the Mutual Educational and Cultural 
Exchange Act of 1961 and shall promulgaj;e regulations regarding 
such au pair programs.". 
(w) The table of contents of the Foreign Relations Authorization 
Act, Fiscal Years 1994 and 1995 (Public Law 103-236) is amended 
by striking the item relating to section 534 and inserting the 
following: 
"Sec. 534. Study of democracy effectiveness.". 
(x) Section 101(b) of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, 
Fiscal Years 1994 and 1995 (Public Law 103-236) is amended 
in paragraph (2)(D) by striking "title 5" and inserting "part D 
of title V". 
(y) Section 701 of the Foreign Service Act of 1980 (22 U.S.C. 
4021) is amended by striking the section caption and inserting 
"INSTITUTION FOR TRAINING". 
(z) Section 134 of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, 
Ante, p. 396. 
Fiscal Years 1994 and 1995 (PubUc Law 103-236) is amended 
by inserting ", 1926" after "Act". 
(aa) Section 139 of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, 
Ante. p. 399. 
Fiscal Years 1994 and 1995 (Public Law 103-236) is amended 
in paragraph (21), by striking "1990 and 1991 (22 U.S.C. 287(e)" 
and inserting "1992 and 1993 (22 U.S.C. 287e note). 
(bb) Section 140 of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, 
Ante, p. 399. 
Fiscal Years 1994 and 1995 (Public Law 103-236) is amended 
in subsection (a)(2), by striking "subsection (a)" and inserting "para-
graph (1)". 
(cc) Section 162 of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, 
Ante, p. 410. 
Fiscal Years 1994 and 1995 (Public Law 103-236) is amended 
in subsection (o)(3)(B), by striking "paragraph (d)" and inserting 
"subsection (d)", 
(dd) Section 529 of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, 
Ante, p. 477. 
Fiscal Years 1994 and 1995 (Public Law 103-236) is amended 
PUBLIC LAW 103-415—OCT. 25,1994 
108 STAT. 4303 
by striking "Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty" each of the three 
places it appears and inserting "Treaty on the Nonproliferation 
of Nuclear Weapons". 
(ee) The table of contents of the Immigration and Nationality 
Act is amended by striking the item relating to section 104 and 
inserting: 
"Sec. 104. Powers and duties of the Secretary of State.". 
(fO Section 164(b) of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, 
Fiscal Years 1994 and 1995 (Pubhc Law 103-236) is amended 
Ante, p. 411. 
by inserting "of 1962" after "Migration and Refugee Assistance 
Act". 
(gg) Section 173(c) of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, 
Fiscal Years 1994 and 1995 (Public Law 103-236) is amended 
Ante, p. 412. 
by inserting "United States" before "Arms Control and Disarmament 
Agency" both places it appears. 
(hh) Section 309(b) of the Foreign Service Act of 1980 (22 
U.S.C. 3901(b)) is amended by striking "; and (5) as a foreign 
22USC3949. 
national employee." and inserting "; and 
"(5) as a foreign national employee.". 
(ii) Section 611 of the Foreign Service Act of 1980 (as amended 
22 USC 4010a. 
by section 181(a)(2) of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, 
Fiscal Years 1994 and 1995 (Public Law 103-236)) is amended 
by striking "SEC. 611" and all that follows through "(a)" and insert-
ing the following: 
"SEC. 611. REDUCTIONS IN FORCE.—(a)". 
(jj) Section 181 of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, 
Fiscal Years 1994 and 1995 (Public Law 103-236) is amended— 
Ante, p. 417. 
(1) in subsection (a)(5) by inserting "of 1980" after "Foreign 
Service Act"; and 
(2) in subsection (b), by striking "Section 1005" and insert-
ing "Section 1005(a)". 
(kk) The PLC Commitments Compliance Act of 1989 (title 
VIII of Public Law 101-246) as amended by section 524 of the 
104 Stat. 78. 
Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1994 and 1995 
(Pubhc Law 103-236) is amended— 
(1) in section 804(b) by striking "section (3)(b)(l) of the 
Middle East Peace Facilitation Act of 1994" and inserting "sec-
tion 583(b)(1) of the Middle East Peace Facilitation Act of 
1994"; and 
(2) in section 804(b)(1), by striking "section (4)(a) of the 
Middle East Peace Facilitation Act of 1994" and inserting "sec-
tion 584(a) of the Middle East Peace Facilitation Act of 1994". 
(11) Section 315 of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, 
Fiscal Years 1994 and 1995 (Pubhc Law 103-236) is amended 
by adding after subsection (c) the following new subsection: 
"(d) RELOCATION COSTS.—Notwithstanding any other provision 
22 USC 6214. 
of law, funds derived from the sale of real property assets of 
RFE/RL in Munich, Germany, may be retained, obligated, and 
expended to meet one-time costs associated with the consolidation 
of United States Government broadcasting activities in accordance 
with this title, including the costs of relocating RFE/RL offices 
and operations.". 
(mm)(l) The Act entitled "An Act to provide for the reorganiza-
tion of the consular service of the United States" approved April 
5, 1906 (34 Stat. 100, 22 U.S.C. 4215) as amended by section 
127 of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1994 
108 STAT. 4304 
PUBLIC LAW 103-415—OCT. 25, 1994 
and 1995 (Public Law 103-236) is amended by striking the last 
sentence of section 7 
(2) The Act of August 18, 1856 (11 Stat. 61, 22 U.S.C. 4221) 
is amended in section 24 by adding at the end the following new 
sentence: "Pursuant to such regulations as the Secretary of State 
may prescribe, the Secretary may designate any other employee 
of the Department of State who is a citizen of the United States 
to perform any notarial function authorized to be performed by 
a consular officer of the United States under this Act.". 
Approved October 25,1994. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 5034: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 140 (1994): 
Sept. 19, considered and passed House. 
Oct. 7, considered and passed Senate.