International Security Assistance Act of 1979

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] International Security Assistance Act of 1979 - Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to increase the amount the President is authorized to use for emergency purposes. Requires the President to report to Congress each time such authority is used. Authorizes appropriations through fiscal year 1981 for: (1) international narcotics control; (2) military assistance (with limitations on the amounts to Portugal, Spain, Jordan, and the Philippines); (3) security supporting assistance; and (4) international military education and training. Authorizes the President to draw down defense articles and services, not to exceed $10,000,000 in value in any fiscal year, to provide emergency military assistance without first finding that failure to respond immediately to such emergency will result in serious harm to vital U.S. security interests. Permits an authorization for military assistance to a particular country to remain available for three years after such assistance has been authorized. Increases the monetary limits of military stockpiles in foreign countries. Permits such stockpiles to be located in South Korea. Authorizes the President to assign military personnel during fiscal year 1…