Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1994 and 1995

TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Department of State Title II: Department of State Organization Title III: Torture and Terrorism Offenses and Sanctions Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1994 and 1995 - Title I: Department of State - Part A: Authorization of Appropriations - (Secs. 101 through 105) Authorizes appropriations for FY 1994 and 1995 for: (1) the Department of State for the administration of foreign affairs; (2) international organizations, peacekeeping activities, and conferences; (3) international commissions; (4) migration and refugee assistance; (5) bilateral science and technology agreements; and (6) the Asia Foundation. (Sec. 106) Prohibits the obligation or expenditure of funds authorized by this Act for contracts with any firm that complies with the Arab League boycott of Israel or discriminates in the award of subcontracts on the basis of religion. Part B: Department of State Authorities and Activities - (Sec. 113) Amends the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to authorize the Secretary of State to procure the services of experts for use in prosecuting a proceeding before an international tribunal or a claim by or against a foreign entity. Establishes an International Litigation Fund for meeting expenses related to such proceedings. (Sec. 121) Authorizes the Secretary to make grants and otherwise support activities to conduct research and promote international cooperation on environmental and scientific issues. Part C: Diplomatic Reciprocity and Security - (Sec. 131) Authorizes the admission into the United States for safety purposes of a limited number of aliens who provide information regarding international terrorism under a rewards program. Part D: Personnel - (Sec. 141) Amends the Federal Insurance Contributions Act to provide that service by a Government employee in an international organization shall constitute employment for purposes of employment tax provisions if such individual is entitled to retain certain Federal retirement benefits during such service. (Sec. 142) Permits the Secretary, if exceptional circumstances so warrant, to waive a limitation (up to a specified amount) on claims for losses incurred by Government personnel subject to a chief of mission in a foreign country in cases of a natural disaster or emergency evacuation. Makes such waiver retroactive to claims made as of October 31, 1988. (Secs. 143 and 144) Makes chiefs of mission salaries and performance pay subject to limitations on certain payments under Federal civil service provisions. Part E: International Organizations - (Sec. 151) Authorizes the President to bring into force the Agreement on State and Local Taxation of Foreign Employees of Public International Organizations. (Sec. 152) Permits the President to withhold 20 percent of the funds appropriated for the U.S. assessed contribution to the United Nations if the United Nations has failed to implement consensus-based decisionmaking procedures on budgetary matters which assure that sufficient attention is paid to the views of the United States and other states who are major financial contributors. (Sec. 154) Authorizes the President to maintain membership in the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Organization. Part F: Miscellaneous Provisions - (Sec. 161) Authorizes the Secretary to determine that the publication of certain international agreements is not required if certain criteria are met. (Sec. 162) Amends the Migration and Refugee Assistance Act of 1962 to raise the ceiling on the amounts of funds authorized to be appropriated for the Emergency Refugee Migration and Assistance Fund. Title II: Department of State Organization - (Sec. 201) Requires the Department of State to notify the Congress of its intention to abolish or create units at or above the bureau level. (Sec. 202) Revises the organization of the Department of State to eliminate certain positions and to transfer certain authorities from subordinate officials to the Secretary. Title III: Torture and Terrorism Offenses and Sanctions - (Secs. 301 through 305) Amends the Federal criminal code to establish penalties for: (1) performing or attempting an act of violence against a person at an airport serving international civil aviation which causes or is likely to cause serious injury or death; (2) destroying or seriously damaging the facilities of, or a civil aircraft not in service at, such airport; (3) disrupting the services of such airport, if such an act endangers safety; (4) committing acts of violence against maritime navigation and fixed platforms; (5) committing, or attempting to commit, torture outside the United States; and (6) providing material support to terrorists.