To provide supplemental authorization of appropriations for fiscal year 1991 for the Department of State for certain emergency costs associated with the Persian Gulf conflict.
Foreign Relations Persian Gulf Conflict Emergency Supplemental Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1991 - Authorizes specified amounts for emergency supplemental appropriations for FY 1991 for: (1) Department of State salaries and expenses; (2) the evacuation of U.S. Government employees and their dependents and other U.S. citizens from diplomatic posts; and (3) Agency for International Development evacuation expenses. Designates such funds as emergency requirements pursuant to the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Act).
Amends the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to authorize the Secretary of State to purchase special purpose passenger motor vehicles without regard to price limitations.
Declares that the Congress takes note of the efforts of the President and the Secretary to encourage U.S. allies to assist financially in the effort to liberate Kuwait. Calls on the President and the Secretary to ensure that the burdensharing promises made by the allies are fulfilled.
Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mr. Berman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate.
Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 29. By unanimous consent.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
Enacted as Public Law 102-20
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Presented to President.
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Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 102-20.
Became Public Law No: 102-20.