HR 11876 · 95th Congress · International Affairs

International Security Assistance Act

Introduced 1978-04-04· Sponsored by Rep. Zablocki, Clement J. [D-WI-4]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on International Relations.(1978-04-04)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] International Security Assistance Act - Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 1979 for the emergency contingency fund of the President and for international narcotics control. Amends such Act to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 1979 for military assistance. Limits the amount of such assistance to Portugal, Spain, Jordan, and the Philippines, authorizing the President to exceed such limits by ten percent if such increase is deemed necessary. Revises the termination of authority of the President to furnish military assistance to extend the period of authority in order to carry out obligations to Greece, Indonesia, and Thailand. Decreases the value of additions to the stockpiles of defense articles in foreign countries which may be added in fiscal year 1979. Permits the President, pursuant to the overseas management of military assistance and sales programs, to assign members of the armed forces to South Korea, Panama, Morocco, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Greece, Turkey, Indonesia, and Thailand. Removes Brazil from the above list. Revises restrictions upon the number of defense attaches which may perform such management in an individua…

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