H.R. 8402 (96th): A bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize $25,000,000 for disaster assistance for the victims of the recent earthquakes in southern Italy.

Introduced:
Dec 02, 1980 (96th Congress, 1979–1980)
Sponsor:
Rep. Edward Beard [D-RI2]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on December 2, 1980, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

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Introduced Dec 02, 1980
Cosponsors
none
Committees

House Foreign Affairs

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12/2/1980--Introduced.
Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize appropriations to the President for fiscal year 1981, permitted to remain available until expended, for relief, rehabilitation, and reconstruction assistance for the victims of the recent earthquakes in southern Italy. Requires that such assistance be provided in accordance with specified congressional policies and authorities.

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