HR 11963 · 94th Congress · International Affairs
International Security Assistance Act
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EnactedLatest: Measure laid on table in House, S. 2662 passed in lieu.(1976-03-03)
Recorded Votes
PassedHouse · 1976-03-03
Yea 240Nay 169
PassedHouse · 1976-03-03
Yea 240Nay 169
Plain Language Summary
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International Security Assistance Act - Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 with respect to military assistance grant programs to require that any request for security assistance for each fiscal year be accompanied by a statement from the President on the status of human rights in each country included in such program, and mitigating factors in favor of continued assistance. Requires the President to include in the annual foreign assistance report a statement of the impact of military assistance on the United States military capacity, under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. Authorizes appropriations of $366,000,000 for military assistance for fiscal year 1976 and limits appropriations for Korea, Thailand, Jordan, Philippines, Indonesia, Ethiopia, Greece, Turkey, and international organizations. Prohibits use of such funds to supply sophisticated weapons systems unless the furnishing of such systems is important to United States national security. Limits the authority of the President to order defense articles and services for military assistance to emergency situations involving the security interests of the United States. Places specific financial limitations upon such ass…
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Cosponsors (13)
11 Democrats2 Republicans