Special International Security Assistance Act of 1979
Latest action. Measure laid on table in House, S. 1007 passed in lieu.
(Measure passed House, amended, roll call #175 (347-28)) Special International Security Assistance Act of 1979 - Stipulates that: (1) the authorization of appropriations for arms sales guaranties to Egypt and Israel does not constitute congressional approval of the sale of any particular weapons system; and (2) the implementing authority in this Act does not signify congressional approval of any other executive agreement. 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. Directs the President to report to Congress concerning economic conditions in Egypt and Israel which may affect their ability to repay their obligations. Authorizes additional appropriations for fiscal year 1979 for Egypt through the Economic Support Fund. Authorizes the President to transfer to Egypt the facilities and property of the U.S. Sinai Field Mission. Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) other countries provide financial assistance to support peace in the Middle East; (2) the President should develop a common program of Middle East assistance and investments in consultation with other countries; (3) the President should promote an agreement for the establishment of a peace development fund to underwrite the costs of implementing a Middle East peace; and (4) the United States should be prepared to participate in trilateral scientific and technological projects with Egypt and Israel. Directs the President to report to Congress concerning: (1) such efforts; (2) the impact of Arab sanctions on Egypt; and (3) the costs of implementing the Egyptian-Israeli peace treaty.
Written by analysts at the Congressional Research Service and published on Congress.gov, not by Civibrief. Summarized at the "Passed House amended" stage on May 30, 1979. It describes the bill, it is not the legal text.
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In the 96th Congress (1979-80), 613 of the 12,581 bills and joint resolutions introduced became law, about 4.9 percent. That count covers every measure at every stage, including the many that never left committee.
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Has anyone actually voted on it?
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Who is behind it?
CLEMENT ZABLOCKI (D-WI) introduced it on May 10, 1979, and 20 members have since signed on as cosponsors.
They come from both major parties: 12 Democrats, 8 Republicans.
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How long has it been in play?
It was introduced on May 10, 1979, 17290 days ago. The most recent recorded action was 17270 days ago, on May 30, 1979.
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Vote history
- HouseMeasure laid on table in House, S. 1007 passed in lieu.
- SenateNot stated in the latest action
- PresidentNot stated in the latest action