H.R. 3910 (99th): A bill to amend title II of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to impose the same restrictions and conditions on foreign missions of Soviet Bloc countries as are imposed on the foreign mission of the Soviet Union.

Introduced:
Dec 11, 1985 (99th Congress, 1985–1986)
Sponsor:
Rep. Edwin Zschau [R-CA12]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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This bill was introduced on December 11, 1985, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

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Introduced Dec 11, 1985
Cosponsors
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House Foreign Affairs

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12/11/1985--Introduced.
Amends the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to direct the Secretary of State to impose on the members of the foreign mission of a Soviet Bloc country restrictions on travel which are essentially equivalent to those imposed on members of the Soviet Union's foreign mission. Authorizes the Secretary to waive such restrictions if it is in the national interest. Requires the Secretary to report to the Congress on each waiver and on the implementation of this Act.

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