International Development and Food Assistance Act of 1975

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] International Development and Food Assistance Act - Authorizes assistance for disaster relief and rehabilitation. Provides for overseas distribution and production of agricultural commodities. Title I: International Disaster Assistance - Affirms the willingness of the United States to provide assistance for the relief and rehabilitation of people and countries affected by natural and manmade disasters. Authorizes the President to provide such relief to any foreign country or or international organization on conditions as he may determine. Authorizes the appropriation of $25,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 1976 and 1977 for such purposes. Requires the President to submit quarterly reports to the Congress on the obligation of funds under this title. Calls for maximum effectiveness and coordination in responses to foreign disasters. Provides for the appointment, by the President, of a Special Coordinator for International Disaster Assistance who shall be responsible for such coordination. Title II: Food Aid to Poor Countries - Establishes guidelines for the furnishing of food aid under this Act. Calls upon the President to maintain a significant United States contribution to the …