HR 2492 · 94th Congress · Hunger
International Disaster, Food, and Development Assistance Act
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Introduced2
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EnactedLatest: Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs (Subsequently: International Relations).(1975-01-30)
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International Disaster, Food, and Development Assistance Act - Title I: Policy - States the declaration of Congress that the freedom, security, and prosperity of the people of the United States are best sustained by international peace and well-being. Declares that such goals cannot be achieved in the midst of the human suffering, deprivation, and despair that now afflict much of mankind. Title II: International Famine and Disaster Relief - Authorizes the President to provide famine or other disaster relief assistance to any foreign country on such terms and conditions as he may determine. Authorizes to be appropriated for such purpose $25,000,000 for each of fiscal years 1976 and 1977. Requires the President to submit quarterly reports to the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and to the Speaker of the House of Representatives on the programming and obligation of funds under this Act. States that assistance under this Act shall be provided to the maximum extent practicable as part of international assistance efforts coordinated and carried out by the United Nations and other agencies, countries, and private organizations. Title III: Agricultural Commodity Distribution Ab…
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