HR 6942 · 96th Congress · International Affairs

International Security and Development Cooperation Act of 1980

Introduced 1980-03-26· Sponsored by Rep. Zablocki, Clement J. [D-WI-4]· House

Bill Progress

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Introduced
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Committee
House Vote
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Senate
Enacted
Latest: Public Law 96-533.(1980-12-16)

Recorded Votes

PassedSenate · 1980-12-03
Yea 58Nay 26
PassedSenate · 1980-12-03
Yea 58Nay 26
PassedSenate · 1980-06-17
Yea 58Nay 32
PassedSenate · 1980-06-17
Yea 58Nay 32

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] International Security and Development Cooperation Act of 1980 - Title I: Military and Related Assistance Programs - Amends the Arms Export Control Act to repeal the President's authority to reduce or waive charges for the use of plant and production equipment and nonrecurring research, development, and production costs pursuant to coproduction arrangements for foreign procurement in the United States of defense articles and services. Authorizes the President to sell or contract to sell design or construction services to eligible countries or international organizations if the United States is paid in full in advance for the costs of furnishing such services. Makes such sales subject to the statutory provisions applicable to defense articles and services. Requires the President to certify information to Congress concerning any letter of offer to sell any design and construction services for $200,000,000 or more. Authorizes appropriations for foreign military sales for fiscal year 1981. Stipulates that credits and loan guaranties may be made only to the extent provided in advance in appropriations acts. Establishes separate ceilings on the total amount of credit and of loan guarante…

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Cosponsors (16)

14 Democrats2 Republicans