Food Assistance Reform Act of 1979

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Food Assistance Reform Act of 1979 - Amends the Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act of 1954 to authorize the President to modify the length of credit terms under such Act consistent with the strength of the recipient country's economy. Requires the President to take precautions to assure that the distribution of agricultural commodities do not interfere with local food production and marketing in the recipient country. Requires entities distributing commodities to work with and support indigenous institutions. Stipulates that agreements allowing the sale of commodities for foreign currency provide that the currency be used to alleviate the causes of the need for assistance as well as increase the effectiveness of food distribution and availability of food. Authorizes the value of U.S. agricultural commodities to be applied by the recipient country against its repayment obligation under the Food for Development Program. Stipulates that priority in carrying out Food for Development projects be given to programs using U.S. agriculture to further economic development and increase food production. Makes the Department of Agriculture the lead agency in administering such Pr…