HR 14017 · 95th Congress · International Affairs

A bill to limit foreign assistance to programs relating to food production and nutrition and military assistance.

Introduced 1978-09-07· Sponsored by Rep. Walker, Robert S. [R-PA-16]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on International Relations.(1978-09-07)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Forbids any foreign assistance other than that relating to the production of food and nutrition, disaster relief, or military assistance. Exempts the Export-Import Bank of the United States and other United States contributions to international organizations. Requires that preferential assistance be given to countries promoting labor-intensive agriculture. Establishes in the executive branch a Commission on International Hunger Assistance. Requires such Commission to: (1) coordinate activities of the member agencies involving development to increase world food production; (2) develop programs to increase such activities; (3) monitor those activities and programs; (4) advise the President; and (5) report to the Congress each year concerning its activities. Terminates foreign assistance programs inconsistent with this Act.…

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