H.R. 5218 · 96th Congress · 1979–1980
A bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize special Caribbean hurricane relief assistance.
H.R. 5218 in the 96th Congress (1979–1980) became law — introduced on Sep 7, 1979, sponsored by Dante Fascell. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 96th Congress (1979–1980), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Sep 7, 1979
- Policy area
- International affairs
- Public law
- Public Law 96-109
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 7, 1979
- Passed the HouseYes
- Passed the SenateYes
- Sent to the PresidentYes
- Became lawNov 9, 1979
Every roll call vote on this bill
More bills from Dante Fascell in the 96th Congress
- H.R. 3363: A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 1980 and 1981 for the Department of State, the…
- H.R. 4955: A bill to authorize an additional appropriation of $207,290,000 for the fiscal year 1980 and…
- H.R. 5926: A bill to establish the Biscayne National Park in the State of Florida, and for other purposes.
- H.R. 7085: A bill to amend title 5 of the United States Code and the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to provide…
- H.R. 6790: A bill to promote the foreign policy of the United States by strengthening and improving the…
Other International affairs bills in the 96th Congress
- H.R. 2479: A bill to help maintain peace, security, and stability in the Western Pacific and to promote…
- S. 1007: A bill to authorize supplemental international security assistance for the fiscal year 1979 in…
- S. 976: A bill to authorize appropriations for the international affairs functions of the Department of…
- H.R. 3324: A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 1980 and 1981 for international development…
- H.R. 3363: A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 1980 and 1981 for the Department of State, the…
- S. 1646: A bill to amend the International Banking Act of 1978 (Public Law 95-369) to extend the time for…
- S. 1019: A bill to amend the International Development and Food Assistance Act of 1978 and the Foreign…
- H.R. 111: A bill to provide for the operation and maintenance of the Panama Canal and provide for the…
- H.R. 6081: A bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize assistance in support of peaceful…
- S. 662: A bill to provide for increased participation by the United States in the Inter-American…
More
From the Congressional Bills Project (Adler and Wilkerson), covering 1947–2002.
Cite or embed this page
Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 5218 (96th Congress): A bill to amend the Foreign Assistance…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/96-hr-5218/a-bill-to-amend-the-foreign-assistance-act-of (accessed 2026-10-17).