Page:United States Statutes at Large Volume 92 Part 1.djvu/1026

 92 STAT. 972

PUBLIC LAW 95-426—OCT. 7, 1978

(b) The Secretary of State shall— (1) insure that this policy is clearly conveyed to any foreign government imposing travel restrictions on United States citizens; and (2) seek the elimination, on a mutual and reciprocal basis, of travel restrictions imposed by such government and by the Government of the United States on each other's citizens. Report to (c) Not later than January 20, 1979, and at intervals of one year Speaker of the thereafter for a period of three years, the Secretary of State shall House and benate transmit to the Speaker of the Hoiise of Representatives and the chaircommi e. ^^^ ^^ ^j^^ Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate a report describing— (1) domestic travel restrictions then being imposed by the United States Government on citizens of other countries and by foreign governments on United States citizens; and (2) the progress of efforts undertaken pursuant to subsection (b) to achieve the elimination of such restrictions. (d) Subsection (a) may not be construed as limiting any restrictions on travel within the United States which are imposed by the United States Government, on a reciprocal basis, with respect to the officials of particular foreign governments. TITLE II—INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATION AGENCY AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR

SEC. 201. (a) There is authorized to be appropriated for the International Communication Agency for fiscal year 1979 to carry out international communication, educational, cultural, and exchange programs under the United States Information and Educational Exchange Act of 1948, the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961, and Reorganization Plan Numbered 2 of 1977, and other purposes authorized by law, $420,577,000, and such additional amounts as may be necessary for increases in salary, pay, retirement, and other employee benefits authorized by law, and for other nondiscretionary costs. (b) Amounts appropriated under this section are authorized to remain available until expended.

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MISSION OF THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATION

AGENCY

SEC 202. The mission of the International Communication Agency shall be to further the national interest by improving United States relations with other countries and peoples through the broadest possible sharing of ideas, information, and educational and cultural activities. In carrying out this mission, the International Communication Agency shall, among other activities—• (1) conduct Government-sponsored information, educational, and cultural activities designed— (A) to provide other peoples with a better understanding of the policies, values, institutions, and culture of the United States; and (B) within the statutory limits governing domestic activities of the Agency, to enhance understanding on the part of

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