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H.R. 1515 (101st)

Anti-Terrorism Sanctions Act of 1989

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Introduced

21 March 1989

Last action

27 March 1989 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Hazardous Materials.

Sponsors

JOE BARTON, Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2], Rep. Costello, Jerry F. [D-IL-21], Rescom. Fuster, Jamie B. [D-PR-At Large], Rep. Porter, John Edward [R-IL-10], Del. Fauntroy, Walter E. [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-12], Rep. Whittaker, Bob [R-KS-5], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-7], Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-4], Rep. Lehman, Richard H. [D-CA-18], Rep. Fawell, Harris W. [R-IL-13], Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-6], Rep. Richardson, Bill [D-NM-3], Rep. Leath, Marvin [D-TX-11], Rep. Valentine, Tim [D-NC-2], Rep. Oxley, Michael G. [R-OH-4], Rep. Andrews, Michael [D-TX-25], Rep. Courter, Jim [R-NJ-12], PETER DEFAZIO, Rep. Solomon, Gerald B. H. [R-NY-24], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], DANA ROHRABACHER, Rep. Bevill, Tom [D-AL-4], Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-26], Rep. Bliley, Tom [R-VA-3], Del. de Lugo, Ron [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Erdreich, Ben [D-AL-6], Rep. Patterson, Elizabeth [D-SC-4], Rep. Applegate, Douglas [D-OH-18], Rep. Pepper, Claude [D-FL-14], Rep. Coelho, Anthony Lee [D-CA-15], Rep. Fields, Jack [R-TX-8], Rep. Dwyer, Bernard J. [D-NJ-6], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-26], Rep. Chapman, Jim [D-TX-1], Rep. Atkins, Chester G. [D-MA-5], Rep. Henry, Paul B. [R-MI-5], Rep. Lagomarsino, Robert J. [R-CA-19], Rep. Dannemeyer, William E. [R-CA-39], Rep. Smith, Denny [R-OR-5], Rep. Hatcher, Charles [D-GA-2], Rep. Bryant, John W. [D-TX-5], Rep. Walker, Robert S. [R-PA-16], Rep. McNulty, Michael R. [D-NY-23], Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8], Rep. Bustamante, Albert G. [D-TX-23], Rep. Bentley, Helen Delich [R-MD-2]

Subjects

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26 August 2025

Summary

Anti-Terrorism Sanctions Act of 1989 - Requires the President to revoke the most-favored-nation trade status of certain foreign countries that repeatedly support international terrorism. Prohibits duty-free treatment for the products of such countries under the Trade Act of 1974 or the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act. Prohibits the Secretary of Commerce from consulting with the governments of such countries regarding international travel and tourism. Allows the President to waive any sanction under this Act with respect to any foreign country if such waiver would be in the best interests of the United States. Requires the President to give 30 days' notice to the Congress concerning any waiver.

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Timeline

  1. 21 March 1989

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 21 March 1989

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 21 March 1989

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 23 March 1989

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

    Source: Committee

  5. 27 March 1989

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Hazardous Materials.

    Source: Committee

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