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.

Summary

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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Timeline

1. 25 April 1979

   Introduced

   Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 25 April 1979

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 2 May 1979

   Reported

   Reported to Senate from the Committee on Foreign Relations with amendment, S. Rept. 96-113.

   Source: Committee

4. 2 May 1979

   Reported

   Reported to Senate from the Committee on Foreign Relations with amendment, S. Rept. 96-113.

   Source: Committee

5. 14 May 1979

   Floor

   Measure called up by unanimous consent in Senate.

   Source: Floor

6. 14 May 1979

   Vote

   Passed/agreed to in Senate: Measure passed Senate, amended, roll call #90 (73-11).

   Source: Floor

7. 30 May 1979

   ResolvingDifferences

   Conference scheduled in House.

   Source: ResolvingDifferences

8. 30 May 1979

   Passed

   Measure passed House, amended, in lieu of H.R. 4035.

   Source: Floor

9. 30 May 1979

   Passed

   Passed/agreed to in House: Measure passed House, amended, in lieu of H.R. 4035.

   Source: Floor

10. 30 May 1979

    Floor

    Measure called up by special rule in House.

    Source: Floor

11. 21 June 1979

    Passed

    Senate agreed to House amendment with an amendment.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

12. 21 June 1979

    Passed

    Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to House amendment with an amendment.

    Source: NotUsed

13. 28 June 1979

    Passed

    House agreed to Senate amendment.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

14. 28 June 1979

    Passed

    Resolving differences -- House actions: House agreed to Senate amendment.

    Source: NotUsed

15. 9 July 1979

    Floor

    Measure presented to President.

    Source: Floor

16. 9 July 1979

    President

    Measure presented to President.

    Source: President

17. 9 July 1979

    President

    Measure enrolled in Senate.

    Source: President

18. 9 July 1979

    President

    Measure enrolled in House.

    Source: President

19. 20 July 1979

    President

    Public Law 96-35.

    Source: President

20. 20 July 1979

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

21. 20 July 1979

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

Votes

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Documents

6 official files

• Public Law (PDF)

  Public Law · EN · 21 July 1979

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• Senate agreed to House amendment with amendment

  summary · EN · 21 June 1979

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• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 30 May 1979

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• Passed Senate amended

  summary · EN · 14 May 1979

  Open at official source

• Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 2 May 1979

  Open at official source

• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 25 April 1979

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Sen. Church, Frank [D-ID] · D · Sponsor
• · ssfr00 · Standing

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