A bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize development and economic assistance programs for fiscal year 1979, to make certain changes in the authorities of that Act and the Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act of 1954, and to improve the coordination and administration of U.S. development-related policies and programs.

H.R. 12222 in the 95th Congress (1977–1978) became law — introduced on Apr 19, 1978, sponsored by Clement Zablocki. Congress held 10 roll call votes on it.

During the 95th Congress (1977–1978), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status: Became law
Introduced: Apr 19, 1978
Policy area: International affairs
Public law: Public Law 95-424

Sponsor

Clement Zablocki (D-WI)

Where it stands

IntroducedApr 19, 1978
Passed the HouseYes
Passed the SenateYes
Sent to the PresidentYes
Became lawOct 6, 1978

Every roll call vote on this bill

To amend H.R. 12222, the international development and food assistance act of 1978, by reducing the…House · May 11, 1978
To amend H.R. 12222 by prohibiting various types of assistance to countries that have not made reasonable…House · May 11, 1978
To amend H.R. 12222 by limiting aid to panama to no more than 25% of the canal revenues that are earmarked…House · May 11, 1978
That the house resolve itself into the committee of the whole for the further consideration of H.R. 12222.House · May 12, 1978
To amend H.R. 12222 by prohibiting the inclusion of tobacco and tobacco products in the food for peace…House · May 12, 1978
To offer an amendment in the nature of a substitute for the modified ashbrook amendment to H.R. 12222. The…House · May 12, 1978
To amend H.R. 12222 by reducing the authorizations contained in this act by 5%, with the exception of the…House · May 15, 1978
To pass H.R. 12222.House · May 15, 1978
To pass H.R. 12222 after striking all after the enacting clause and substituting in lieu thereof the text of…Senate · Jun 26, 1978
To agree to the conference report on H.R. 12222, the international development and food assistance act of…House · Sep 19, 1978

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