HR 6081 · 96th Congress · International Affairs
Special Central American Assistance Act of 1979
Bill Progress
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EnactedLatest: Public Law 96-257.(1980-05-31)
Recorded Votes
PassedSenate · 1980-05-19
Yea 44Nay 35
PassedSenate · 1980-05-19
Yea 44Nay 35
PassedSenate · 1980-05-19
Yea 41Nay 38
PassedHouse · 1980-02-27
Yea 202Nay 197
PassedHouse · 1980-02-27
Yea 202Nay 197
Plain Language Summary
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Special Central American Assistance Act of 1979 - Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize appropriations for economic assistance to Nicaragua and other countries in Central America. Requires the President to consider the Government of Nicaragua's observance of specified human rights when furnishing such assistance. Directs the Secretary of State to report semi-annually to Congress on the degree of observance of human rights in such country. Directs the President to terminate assistance if Nicaragua: (1) aids or abets any terrorist organization; or (2) harbors any foreign combat military forces which pose a threat to the security of the United States or any of its Latin American allies. Sets forth conditions for funds for: (1) the National School of Agriculture in Nicaragua; and (2) loans for private sector assistance.…
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