S 1007 · 96th Congress · International Affairs
An act to authorize supplemental international security assistance for the fiscal year 1979 in support of the peace treaty between Egypt and Israel, and for other purposes.
Bill Progress
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Introduced2
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EnactedLatest: Public Law 96-35.(1979-07-20)
Recorded Votes
PassedSenate · 1979-05-14
Yea 73Nay 11
PassedSenate · 1979-05-14
Yea 73Nay 11
Plain Language Summary
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Special International Security Assistance Act of 1979 - Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize the President: (1) to construct air bases in Israel; and (2) to furnish defense articles and services to Israel. Authorizes appropriations for such purposes. Provides for partial financing by Israel. Prohibits funding more than 60 persons contracted for personal services abroad for purposes of this chapter. Authorizes additional appropriations for fiscal year 1979 under the Arms Export Control Act to be used for arms sales guaranties to Egypt and Israel. Increases the principal amount of such guaranteed loans. Authorizes additional appropriations for fiscal year 1979 for Egypt through the Economic Support Fund.…
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