International Development Assistance Act of 1979

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] International Development Assistance Act of 1979 - Title I: Development Assistance - Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize appropriations through fiscal year 1981 for: (1) agriculture, rural development, and nutrition; (2) population planning and health; (3) education and human resources development; (4) technical assistance for energy, research, reconstruction, and selected development problems; (5) Sahel development program; (6) American schools and hospitals abroad; (7) international organizations and programs; (8) international disaster assistance; (9) reimbursable development programs; and (10) operating expenses. Authorizes the President to include in the cooperative energy programs with developing countries: (1) research and development of suitable energy technology; (2) analysis of energy needs and resources; (3) training; and (4) scientific interchanges. Sets limits on the aggregate amount of interest that may be waived or amounts that may be paid into local currency accounts of the relatively least developed countries. Increases the amount of housing guaranties that may be outstanding at any one time. Extends the housing guaranty program and the agricultu…