Export Administration Act of 1979

Export Administration Act of 1979 - Establishes a National Export Administration Board and an Export Administration Review Council composed of the Secretaries of Commerce, Defense, and State and their designated representatives.

Requires the Secretary of Commerce: (1) to maintain the organizational and procedural arrangements to support the Board; and (2) issue rules providing for validated and general export licenses. Sets forth the procedures for the adoption of rules and validated license applications.

Directs the President to prohibit compliance with or support of any foreign boycott against a country which is friendly to the United States. Requires people receiving a request for compliance with such a boycott to report such request to the Secretary of Commerce.

Provides criminal and civil penalties for violations of this Act. Authorizes the head of any department or agency exercising and function under this Act or the Export Control Act of 1949 to make such investigations as are necessary. Prohibits the disclosure of confidential information.

Exempts this Act from specified provisions concerning administrative procedure and judicial review.

Requires the Secretary of Commerce to report annually to Congress concerning the administration of this Act.

Authorizes appropriations through fiscal year 1981.