S 3394 · 93th Congress · International Affairs

Foreign Assistance Act of 1974

Introduced 1974-04-29· Sponsored by Sen. Sparkman, John J. [D-AL]· Senate

Bill Progress

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Latest: Public law 93-559.(1974-12-30)

Recorded Votes

PassedHouse · 1974-12-18
Yea 209Nay 189
PassedHouse · 1974-12-18
Yea 209Nay 189
PassedSenate · 1974-12-17
Yea 49Nay 43
PassedSenate · 1974-12-17
Yea 49Nay 43
PassedSenate · 1974-12-04
Yea 46Nay 45
PassedSenate · 1974-12-04
Yea 46Nay 45

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Foreign Assistance Act - Title I: Middle East Peace - States that the Congress recognizes that a peaceful settlement in the Middle East is essential to the security of the United States and world peace and that assistance programs in the Middle East can contribute to such a peaceful settlement. Authorizes the President to furnish assistance under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, and to furnish credits and guarantees under the Foreign Military Sales Act. Sets forth the levels of military assistance and security supporting assistance appropriations intended for Middle East programs. Authorizes the appropriation to the President of $100,000,000 for fiscal year 1975 to meet special requirements arising from time to time in carrying out the purposes of this Act. Repeals the prohibition of assistance to Egypt absent findings by the President that such assistance is in the national interest. Title II: Indochina Postwar Reconstruction - Authorizes appropriations for relief and reconstruction of South Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos. Title III: Foreign Assistance Act Amendments - Increases the authorization of appropriations for the alleviation of starvation, hunger, and malnutrition. Extend…

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