HR 12412 · 93th Congress · Disaster relief

Foreign Disaster Assistance Act of 1974

Introduced 1974-01-30· Sponsored by Rep. Morgan, Thomas E. [D-PA-22]· House

Bill Progress

1
Introduced
Committee
House Vote
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Senate
Enacted
Latest: Public law 93-333.(1974-07-08)

Recorded Votes

PassedHouse · 1974-03-28
Yea 276Nay 124

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Foreign Disaster Assistance Act - Authorizes to be appropriated, in addition to other sums available for such purposes, $65,000,000 for use by the President for disaster relief and emergency recovery needs in Pakistan and Nicaragua, under such terms and conditions as he may determine, such sums to remain available until expended. Increases from $25,000,000 to $75,000,000 the amount which, notwithstanding any prohibitions or restrictions contained in this or any other Act, is authorized to be appropriated to the President, in addition to funds otherwise available for such purposes, for use by the President, under such terms and conditions as he may determine, for emergency and recovery needs, including drought, famine, and disaster relief, and rehabilitation and related assistance, for the Sahelian nations of Africa. Requires the Secretary of State to keep the appropriate committees of Congress fully and currently informed of the ongoing status of any negotiations with any foreign government regarding the cancellation, renegotiation, rescheduling, or settlement of any debt owed to the United States by any such foreign government under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. Provides tha…

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