S 2714 · 96th Congress · International Affairs
International Security and Development Cooperation Act of 1980
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EnactedLatest: Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate, H. R. 6942 passed in lieu.(1980-06-17)
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International Security and Development Cooperation Act of 1980 - Title I: Military and Related Assistance Programs - Amends the Arms Export Control Act to prohibit personnel performing defense services only from giving training and advice that may engage U.S. personnel in combat activities (current law prohibits giving any training, advice, or other assistance regarding combat activities). Requires the President to report to Congress if significant hostilities involve a country in which U.S. personnel are performing defense services. Authorizes the President to enter into agreements for cooperative reciprocal training with Japan, Australia, and New Zealand. Repeals current provisions which require ten percent of the principal amount of arms sales guarantees to be reserved, effective October 1, 1980. Provides for the present reserve to remain available. Directs the President to report to Congress whenever the reserve falls below a specified amount. Credits amounts received from foreign governments and international organizations for claims to such reserve after claims based on such guarantees have been paid. Requires annual reports to Congress concerning such reserve. Authorizes app…
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