Amendments en bloc: 1) required establishment of of a program to compensate U.S. citizens for injuries resulting from the criminal activity of persons with diplomatic immunity; 2) increased U.S. contractors participation in bidding for security contracts at foreign service buildings abroad run by the Bureau of Diplomatic Security; 3) required the State Department, in consultation with the USIA, to submit to Congress a plan for a pilot program of voluntary set-asides for increased participation by economically and socially disadvantaged businesses in State Department programs; 4) required the State Department to report to Congress on the actions and statements of the PLO regarding its renunciation of terrorism and recognition of Israel's right to exist; 5) required a report on the activities of UNESCO since December 31, 1984; 6) supported the role of the International Court of Justice in resolving international disputes; 7) required television broadcasting to Cuba to be accurate, objective and comprehensive; and 8) permitted the State Department to compensate U.S. television and radio licensees for expenses incurred from broadcasting interference by Cuba.

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Amendment Number
10
Description
Amendments en bloc: 1) required establishment of of a program to compensate U.S. citizens for injuries resulting from the criminal activity of persons with diplomatic immunity; 2) increased U.S. contractors participation in bidding for security contracts at foreign service buildings abroad run by the Bureau of Diplomatic Security; 3) required the State Department, in consultation with the USIA, to submit to Congress a plan for a pilot program of voluntary set-asides for increased participation by economically and socially disadvantaged businesses in State Department programs; 4) required the State Department to report to Congress on the actions and statements of the PLO regarding its renunciation of terrorism and recognition of Israel's right to exist; 5) required a report on the activities of UNESCO since December 31, 1984; 6) supported the role of the International Court of Justice in resolving international disputes; 7) required television broadcasting to Cuba to be accurate, objective and comprehensive; and 8) permitted the State Department to compensate U.S. television and radio licensees for expenses incurred from broadcasting interference by Cuba.
Purpose
An amendment comprised of several amendments offered en bloc which require the State Department to assess the need and feasibility of establishing a program to compensate U.S. citizens and permanent residents for physical injury or financial loss as a result of criminal activity committed by persons with diplomatic immunity; to require that hiring preference be given to U.S. citizens by overseas local guard programs run by the Bureau of Diplomatic Security; to earmark $100,000 of existing funds for a U.S. Commission on Improving the Effectiveness of the United Nations; to require the State Department, in consultation with the USIA, to submit to Congress a plan for a pilot program of voluntary set-asides for economically and socially disadvantaged businesses; to require the State Department to provide reports every 180 days on the actions and statements of the PLO, as they relate to the commitments made in Geneva regarding its renunciation of terrorism and recognition of Israel's right to exist; and, to require a report on the activities of UNESCO since December 31, 1984.
Congress
101
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Apr 12, 1989
Latest Action Text
On agreeing to the Dymally amendments (A001) Agreed to by voice vote.
Latest Action Time
12:41:10
Submitted Date
Apr 12, 1989
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Jul 1, 2021
Amendment 10 — Informed