It is important to note. however. that the bill specifically provides that "funds and authority 1 * * which have not been previously authorized shall not be obligated until authorized." In addition. these appropriations would be authorized upon enactment of the legislation adopted by the House Tuesday. H.R. 1096. the African Disaster Assistance Act. Mr. Speaker. H.R. 1239 is a bipartisan measure which provides for a comprehensive emergency relief program of $1 billion. Included is $6 million in Public Law 480 (Food for Peace Program) assistance and a $225 million emergency fund. $137 million is provided for relief and recovery activities and $37.5 million is provided for assistance to the refugees created by the famine. An estimated 7 million people in Africa face imminent starvation. Some 30 million are severely malnourished and a total of 150 million in over 20 countries face famine conditions.
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