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 PUBLIC LAW 94-350—JULY 12, 1976

90 STAT. 825

(1) in paragraph (2) of subsection (h) by striking out "$71,600,000" and inserting in lieu thereof "$73,058,000"; and (2) by adding the following new subsection at the end of the section: " (j) For the purpose of carrying into effect the provisions of this Act in the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, there is authorized to be appropriated, in addition to amounts authorized prior to the enactment of this subsection, $30,000,000, which amount is authorized to remain available until expended.".

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P A N AMERICAN GAMES

SEC. 110. (a) The Congress finds that— (1) the Eighth Pan American Games to be held in San Juan, Puerto Rico, in 1979 will provide an opportunity for more than six thousand young men and women, representing thirty-three countries in the Western Hemisphere, to participate in friendly athletic competition; (2) international sporting events such as the Eighth Pan American Games make a unique contribution in promoting common understanding and mutual respect among people of different <? cultural backgrounds; and (3) the President has the authority under the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 to provide financing, 22 USC 2451 when he considers that it would strengthen international coopera- note. tive relations, for (A) tours abroad by American athletes, (B) i United States representation in international sports competitions, and (C) participation by groups and individuals from other countries in tours and in sports competitions in the United States. (b) In order to strengthen international cooperative relations and promote the purposes of the Mutual Educational and Cultural > i Exchange Act of 1961, the Secretary of State shall use funds appropriated to carry out this section to provide financial assistance for the Eighth Pan American Games to be held in Puerto Rico in 1979. Such funds shall be transferred by the Secretary to the Recreational Development Company of Puerto Rico (a government corporation of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico) for expenses directly related to the Eighth Pan American Games, including expenses for— (1) promoting, organizing, and conducting such games; (2) constructing new and repairing existing athletic and recreational facilities; (3) providing lodging, food, and transportation for participants in such games and for related personnel; and (4) acquiring necessary material and equipment for such games. Such expenditures shall be subject to such controls and audits as the Comptroller General may prescribe. (c) To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of State $12,000,000. PARTICIPATION

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EXCHANGE

SEC. 111. The Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 is amended by adding immediately after section 108 the following new section: " S E C 108A. (a)(1) Congress consents to the acceptance by a Fed- 22 USC 2458a. eral employee of grants and other forms of assistance provided by a

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