Mr. Speaker. this bill authorizes a total of $4.7 billion and $5 billion for the Department of State and related agencies for fiscal years 1990 and 1991. approximately $200 million below the executive branch request for fiscal year 1990. In addition. the conference report leaves sufficient authorization room for supplemental appropriations for migration and refugee assistance for increased admissions primarily for Soviet refugees coming to the United States and for peacekeeping commitments which are expected to be coming up early in the next session. The conference report also: Increases rewards for information on terrorist incidents and narcotics trafficking. authorizes continued funding for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty operations in Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union. continues the Radio Free Afghanistan program. authorizes increased assistance for Bulgarian refugees in Turkey. and allows for the denial of visas for individuals previously believed to have been involved in criminal activities in the United States but were immune from prosecution due to their diplomatic status. Mr. Speaker. it is important that the House adopt this conference report today.
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