(b) SENSE OF CONGRESS.-Therefore, it is the sense of the Congress that

(1) the Secretary of the Treasury and the Chairman of the Federal Reserve Board, in concert with United States allies and coordinated with the central banks of the Group of Five or other major central banks, should take such steps as are necessary to lower gradually the value of the dollar;

(2) such steps should not exclude intervention in the foreign exchange markets;

(3) the Secretary of the Treasury and the Chairman of the Federal Reserve Board should work to ensure that the domestic macroeconomic policies of the United States and its allies are forged to reinforce rather than oppose one another.

SEC. 811. COMMENDING MAYOR TEDDY KOLLEK OF JERUSALEM.

(a) FINDINGS.-The Congress finds that

(1) Mayor Teddy Kollek has worked to promote harmony among all the people of Jerusalem; and

(2) he has promoted freedom of access to religious shrines for Muslims, Chris tians, and Jews; and

(3) through his efforts the aesthetic character of the city has been enhanced. (b) COMMENDATION.-Therefore, the Congress commends Mayor Kollek for his ef forts over the years.

SEC. 812. JAPAN-UNITED STATES SECURITY RELATIONSHIP AND EFFORTS BY JAPAN TO FULFILL SELF-DEFENSE RESPONSIBILITIES.

(a) FINDINGS.-The Congress hereby finds

(1) the Japan-United States security relationship is the foundation of the peace and security of Japan and the Far East, as well as a major contributor to the protection of the United States and of the democratic freedoms and economic prosperity enjoyed by both the United States and Japan;

(2) the threats to our two democracies have increased significantly since 1976, principally through the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, the expansion of Soviet armed forces in the Far East, the invasion of Cambodia by Vietnam, and the instability in the Persian Gulf region as signified by the continuing Iran-Iraq conflict;

(3) in recognition of these and other threats, the United States has greatly increased its annual defense spending through sustained real growth averaging 8.8 percent yearly between fiscal 1981 and 1985, and cumulative real growth of 50 percent in that period;

(4) the United States Government appreciates the May 1981 commitment by the Prime Minister of Japan that, pursuant to the Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security of 1960 between Japan and the United States, Japan, on its own initiative, would seek to make even greater efforts for improving its defense capabilities, and pursuant to Japan's own Constitution, it was national policy for his country to acquire and maintain the self-defense forces adequate for the defense of its land area and surrounding airspace and sealanes, out to a distance of 1,000 miles;

(5) the United States Government applauds the policy of Japan to obtain the capabilities to defend its sea and air lanes out to 1,000 miles, expects that these capabilities should be acquired by the end of the decade, and recognizes that achieving those capabilities would significantly improve the national security of both Japan and the United States;

(6) the United States Government appreciates the contribution already made by Japan through the Host Nation Support Program and its recent efforts to increase its defense spending; and

(7) Japan, however, in recent years consistently has not provided sufficient funding and resources to meet its self-defense needs and to meet common United States-Japan defense objectives and alliance responsibilities.

(b) SENSE OF CONGRESS.-It is the sense of the Congress that Japan, to fulfill its self-defense responsibilities pursuant to the 1960 Mutual Cooperation and Security Treaty with the United States, and in accordance with the national policy declara tion made by its Prime Minister in May 1981, to develop a 1,000-mile airspace and sealanes defense capability, should implement a 1986-1990 Mid-Term Defense Plan containing sufficient funding, program acquisition, and force development resources to obtain the agreed-upon 1,000 mile self-defense capabilities by the end of the decade, including the allocation of sufficient budgetary resources annually to reduce substantially the ammunition, logistics, and sustainability shortfalls of its self-defense forces.

(c) SUBMISSION TO CONGRESS.-Not later than March 31, 1986, and on an annual basis thereafter, the President shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress, in both a classified and unclassified form, detailed and extensive information to permit the Congress to understand Japan's progress toward actually fulfilling its common defense commitment, including the development and implementation of a 1986-1990 Mid-Term Defense Plan fully funded for Japan to achieve 1,000-mile selfdefense capabilities by 1990. Such information shall include a description of actions taken by the United States Government in the preceding year to encourage Japan to meet its 1,000-mile self-defense commitment by 1990.

SEC. 813. DIPLOMATIC EQUIVALENCE AND RECIPROCITY.

(a) STATEMENT of Congressional Policy.—(1) It is the policy of the Congress that the number of nationals of the Soviet Union admitted to the United States who serve as diplomatic or consular personnel of the Soviet Union to the United States shall be substantially equivalent to the number of United States nationals admitted to the Soviet Union who serve as diplomatic or consular personnel of the United States in the Soviet Union unless the President determines that the admission of additional Soviet diplomatic and consular personnel would be in the best interests of the United States.

(2) The policy expressed in paragraph (1) does not apply to dependents or spouses who do not serve as diplomatic or consular personnel.

(b) REPORTING REQUIREMENT.-The Secretary of State and the Attorney General shall prepare and, not later than 6 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, shall transmit to the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate, and to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives, a report setting forth a plan for ensuring that the number of Soviet nationals described in subsection (a) does not exceed the limitation described in that section. (c) DEFINITIONS.-For purposes of this section

(1) the term "diplomatic or consular personnel" means the members of the diplomatic mission or the members of the consular post, as the case may be; (2) the term "members of the diplomatic mission" is used within the meaning of Article 1(b) of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations (done April 18, 1961); and

(3) the term "members of the consular post" is used within the meaning of Article 1(g) of the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations (done April 24, 1963).

SEC. 814. UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL COMMISSION.

(a) ESTABLISHMENT.-There is established the United States International Narcotics Control Commission (hereafter in this section referred to as the "Commission"). (b) DUTIES.-The Commission is authorized and directed

(1) to monitor and promote international compliance with narcotics control treaties, including eradication and other relevant issues; and

(2) to monitor and encourage United States Government and private programs seeking to expand international cooperation against drug abuse and narcotics trafficking.

(c) MEMBERSHIP.-(1) The Commission shall be composed of 12 members as follows: (A) 7 Members of the Senate appointed by the President of the Senate, 4 of whom (including the member designated as Chairman) shall be selected from the majority party of the Senate, after consultation with the majority leader, and 3 of whom (including the member designated as Cochairman) shall be selected from the minority party of the Senate, after consultation with the minority leader.

(B) 5 members of the public to be appointed by the President after consultation with the members of the appropriate congressional committees.

(2) There shall be a Chairman and a Cochairman of the Commission.

(d) POWERS.-In carrying out this section, the Commission may require, by subpoena or otherwise, the attendance and testimony of such witnesses and the production of such books, records, correspondence, memorandums, papers, and documents as it deems necessary. Subpoenas may be issued over the signature of the Chairman of the Commission or any member designated by him, and may be served by any person designated by the Chairman or such member. The Chairman of the Commission, or any member designated by him, may administer oaths to any witness.

(e) REPORT BY PRESIDENT TO COMMISSION.-In order to assist the Commission in carrying out its duties, the President shall submit to the Commission a copy of the report required by section 481(e) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2991(e)).

(f) REPORT TO SENATE.-The Commission is authorized and directed to report to the Senate with respect to the matters covered by this section on a periodic basis and to provide information to Members of the Senate as requested. For each fiscal year for which an appropriation is made the Commission shall submit to the Congress a report on its expenditures under such appropriation.

(g) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—(1) There are authorized to be appropri ated to the Commission $325,000 for each fiscal year, to remain available until expended, to assist in meeting the expenses of the Commission for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this section.

(2) For purposes of section 502(b) of the Mutual Security Act of 1954 (22 U.S.C 1754(b)), the Commission shall be deemed to be a standing committee of the Senate and shall be entitled to the use of funds in accordance with such section.

(h) STAFF.-The Commission may appoint and fix the pay of such staff personne! as it deems desirable, without regard to the provisions of title 5, United States Code, governing appointments in the competitive service, and without regard to the provisions of chapter 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 of such title relating to classification and General Schedule pay rates.

(i) TERMINATION.-The Commission shall cease to exist on September 30, 1987. Approved August 16, 1985.

Legislative history:

House Reports: No. 99-40 accompanying H.R. 1931 (Comm. on Foreign Af fairs) and No. 99-240 (Comm. of Conference).

Senate Report No. 99-39 accompanying S. 1003 (Comm. on Foreign Relations)
Congressional Record, Vol. 131 (1985):

May 2, 8, 9, considered and passed House.

June 6, 7, 10, 11, S. 1003 considered in Senate; H.R. 2068, amended, passed in lieu.

July 31, Senate agreed to conference report.
Aug. 1, House agreed to conference report.

PUBLIC LAW 99-116

[H.J. Res. 394]

JOINT RESOLUTION Reaffirming our historic solidarity with the people of Mexico following the devastating earthquake of September 19, 1985.

Whereas on September 19, 1985, Mexico suffered a devastating earthquake resulting in heavy loss of life and injuries to many of its citizens;

Whereas the United States is both Mexico's neighbor and friend; and

Whereas bonds of family, friendship, and mutual esteem link the peoples of our two nations: Now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of Amer ica in Congress assembled, That the Government of the United States, on behalf of the citizens of the United States, extends to the people and Government of Mexico our most profound sympathies in this time of tragedy.

SEC. 2. The President should provide all appropriate relief and rehabilitation assistance to help prevent further loss of life, alleviate suffering, and safeguard the public health in Mexico.

SEC. 3. The United States, in consultation with the Government of Mexico, is prepared to cooperate with Mexico in long term efforts to recover from the effects of the earthquake.

Approved October 4, 1985.

Legislative history:

Congressional Record, Vol. 131 (1985):

Sept. 20, considered and passed House and Senate.

Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents, Vol. 21, No. 41 (1985):

Oct. 4, Presidential Statement.

PUBLIC LAW 99-139
[S. 1726]

AN ACT To amend section 51(b) of the Arms Export Control Act, relating to the funding of the Special Defense

Acquisition Fund.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

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SECTION 1. FUNDING FOR THE SPECIAL DEFENSE ACQUISITION FUND.

(a) AMENDMENT to Section 51(b) of the Arms Export ContROL ACT.—Subsection (b) of section 51 of the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2795(b)) is amended to bread as follows:

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"(b) The Fund shall consist of

"(1) collections from sales made under letters of offer issued pursuant to section 21(a)(1)(A) of this Act representing the actual value of defense articles not intended to be replaced in stock,

"(2) collections from sales representing the value of asset use charges (including contractor rental payments for United States Government-owned plant and production equipment) and charges for the proportionate recoupment of nonrecurring research, development, and production costs, and

"(3) collections from sales made under letters of offer (or transfers made under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961) of defense articles and defense services acquired under this chapter, representing the value of such items calculated in accordance with subparagraph (B) or (C) of section 21(a)(1) or section 22 of this Act or section 644(m) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as appropriate, together with such funds as may be authorized and appropriated or otherwise made available for the purposes of the Fund.".

(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.-The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect as of October 1, 1985.

Approved October 30, 1985.

Legislative history:

Congressional Record, Vol. 131 (1985):

Oct. 10, considered and passed Senate.
Oct. 17, considered and passed House.

PUBLIC LAW 99-144

[S.J. Res. 227]

JOINT RESOLUTION To commend the people and the sovereign confederation of the neutral nation of Switzerland for their contributions to freedom, international peace, and understanding on the occasion of the meeting between the leaders of the United States and the Soviet Union on November 19-20, 1985, in Geneva, Switzerland.

Whereas Switzerland has long played a leading role among nations in the search for international peace and understanding, has generously provided its territory and assistance for international organizations and conferences, and its diplomatic services for arbitration and mediation of disputes among states; and Whereas the government of Switzerland has for many years generously represented the diplomatic interests of other nations, including the United States, in lands where these nations have no relations; and

Whereas the United States and Switzerland share a common heritage, based on a commitment to political and religious freedom of expression, on our shared legacy of a constitutional and Federal Government, on our commitment to human rights and the dignity of the individual, and on our firm belief that a free enterprise economy provides the greatest prosperity for the greatest number of people; and

Whereas Switzerland, and the beautiful and historic city of Geneva, ever mindful of their tradition and vocation in the search for international peace, have once again offered their territory and facilities for a major international meeting, on this occasion between the leaders of the United States and the Soviet Union, on November 19-20, 1985: Now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That it is the sense of the Congress that, in recognition of their many contributions and as an expression of the warm gratitude of the American people for the strong bonds of friendship which have long existed between our two great democracies, the people and nation of Switzerland are to be commended for all they have done throughout this century in the search for freedom, international peace, and understanding.

Approved November 18, 1985.

Legislative history:

Congressional Record, Vol. 131 (1985):

Oct. 25, considered and passed Senate.
Oct. 29, considered and passed House.

PUBLIC LAW 99-162

[S.J. Res. 228]

JOINT RESOLUTION Relating to the proposed sales of arms to Jordan.

Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of Amer ica in Congress assembled, That prior to March 1, 1986, no letter of offer shall be valid with respect to any of the proposed sales to Jordan of advanced weapons systems, including advanced aircraft and advanced air defense systems, that are described in the notification pursuant to section 36(b) of the Arms Export Control Act submitted to the Congress on October 21, 1985, unless direct and meaningful peace negotiations between Israel and Jordan are underway. Approved November 25, 1985.

Legislative history:

House Report No. 99-364 (Comm. on Foreign Affairs).
Congressional Record, Vol. 131 (1985):

Oct. 24, considered and passed Senate.
Nov. 12, considered and passed House.

PUBLIC LAW 99-174

[H.J. Res. 459]

JOINT RESOLUTION Reaffirming the friendship of the people of the United States with the people of Colombia following the devastating volcanic eruption of November 13, 1985.

Whereas on November 13, 1985, Colombia suffered a major volcanic eruption which caused widespread flooding and mudslides;

Whereas this disaster resulted in a tragic loss of life and numerous injuries to the Colombian people; and

Whereas the United States has historic ties of friendship with Colombia: Now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of Amer ica in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. EXTENSION OF UNITED STATES SYMPATHY AND SOLIDARITY.

The Government of the United States, on behalf of its citizens, extends to the people and Government of Colombia the deep sympathy and solidarity of the United States in this time of tragedy.

SEC. 2. RELIEF AND REHABILITATION ASSISTANCE.

The Congress encourages the President to provide all appropriate relief and reha bilitation assistance to help prevent further loss of life, and to prevent further suffering among the people of Colombia.

SEC. 3. COOPERATION IN LONG TERM RECOVERY EFFORTS.

The Government of the United States, in consultation with the Government of Colombia, is prepared to cooperate with Colombia in long term efforts to recover from the effects of this disaster.

Approved December 11, 1985.

Legislative history:

Congressional Record, Vol. 131 (1985):

Nov. 19, considered and passed House.
Nov. 23, considered and passed Senate.

PUBLIC LAW 99-183

[S.J. Res. 238]

JOINT RESOLUTION Relating to the approval and implementation of the proposed agreement for nuclear cooperation between the United States and the People's Republic of China.

Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of Amer ica in Congress assembled, That (a)(1) the Congress does favor the Agreement for Co operation Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the People's Republic of China Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy, done on July 23, 1985 (hereafter in this joint resolution referred to as the "Agreement").