A bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 and the Arms Export Control Act to authorize international security assistance programs for fiscal years 1980 and 1981, and for other purposes.

H.R. 3173 in the 96th Congress (1979–1980) became law — introduced on Mar 22, 1979, sponsored by Clement Zablocki. Congress held 9 roll call votes 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: Mar 22, 1979
Policy area: Defense
Public law: Public Law 96-92

Sponsor

Clement Zablocki (D-WI)

Where it stands

IntroducedMar 22, 1979
Passed the HouseYes
Passed the SenateYes
Sent to the PresidentYes
Became lawOct 29, 1979

Every roll call vote on this bill

To amend H.R. 3173, a bill to amend the foreign assistance act of 1961 and the arms control act authorizing…House · Mar 29, 1979
To amend H.R. 3173, the security assistance authorization bill by reducing the authorization period from two…House · Mar 29, 1979
To amend H.R. 3173, a funding authorization bill for international security assistance programs, by…Senate · May 22, 1979
To amend the chafee amendment to H.R. 3173. The chafee amendment reduces by $5 million the funds authorized…Senate · May 22, 1979
To amend H.R. 3173 by increasing the authorization for the international narcotics control program by $16.6…Senate · May 22, 1979
To amend H.R. 3173 by reducing the funds in this bill by approximately $56 million. (motion failed) see…Senate · May 22, 1979
To pass H.R. 3173. (motion passed)Senate · May 22, 1979
To agree to instruct conferees on H.R. 3173, security assistance authorization, to insist on disagreement to…House · Jun 21, 1979
To agree to the conference report on H.R. 3173, authorizing international security assistance programs for…House · Oct 16, 1979

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