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H.R. 2587 (100th)

A bill to make unlawful the establishment or maintenance within the United States of an office of the Palestine Liberation Organization, and for other purposes.

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Introduced

3 June 1987

Last action

19 June 1987 · Committee

Status

Executive Comment Requested from State, Justice.

Sponsors

Rep. Kemp, Jack [R-NY-38], Rep. Torricelli, Robert G. [D-NJ-9], Rep. Herger, Wally [R-CA-2], Rep. Mica, Daniel Andrew [D-FL-14], Rep. Lagomarsino, Robert J. [R-CA-19], Rep. Smith, Lawrence [D-FL-16], Rep. Morella, Constance A. [R-MD-8], Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR], Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10], Rep. Dwyer, Bernard J. [D-NJ-6], Rep. Porter, John Edward [R-IL-10], Rep. Richardson, Bill [D-NM-3], Rep. Kyl, Jon [R-AZ-4], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Rep. Bates, Jim [D-CA-44], Rep. Daub, Hal [R-NE-2], Rep. Gallegly, Elton [R-CA-21], Rep. Stump, Bob [R-AZ-3], Rep. Dornan, Robert K. [R-CA-38], Rep. Wortley, George C. [R-NY-27], Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-6], Rep. Solomon, Gerald B. H. [R-NY-24], Rep. Tallon, Robert M. (Robin) [D-SC-6], Rep. Swindall, Patrick L. [R-GA-4], Rep. DioGuardi, Joseph J. [R-NY-20], Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY], Rep. Lungren, Daniel E. [R-CA-42], Rep. Lukens, Donald E. [R-OH-8], Rep. Smith, Bob [R-NH-1], Rep. DeLay, Tom [R-TX-22], Rep. Edwards, Mickey [R-OK-5], Rep. Biaggi, Mario [D-NY-10], Rep. Bilbray, James H. [D-NV-1], Rep. Lancaster, H. Martin [D-NC-3], Rep. Saxton, Jim [R-NJ-13], Rep. McGrath, Raymond J. [R-NY-5], Rep. Bliley, Tom [R-VA-3], Rep. Sundquist, Don [R-TN-7], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-11], Rep. Scheuer, James H. [D-NY-11], Rep. Chandler, Rod D. [R-WA-8], Del. Blaz, Ben G. [R-GU-At Large], Rep. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD-3], Rep. Robinson, Tommy F. [R-AR-2], Rep. Davis, Jack [R-IL-4], Rep. Schuette, Bill [R-MI-10], Rep. DeWine, Mike [R-OH-7], Rep. Archer, Bill [R-TX-7]

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Summary

Expresses the determination of the Congress that the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO): (1) is a terrorist organization; (2) is a threat to the interests of the United States, its allies, and to international law; and (3) should not benefit from operating in the United States. Prohibits, if the purpose is to further the interests of the PLO: (1) the receipt of anything of value except informational material from the PLO; (2) the expenditure of funds from the PLO; or (3) the establishment or maintenance of a PLO office within the jurisdiction of the United States. Provides that the provisions of this Act shall cease to have effect if the President certifies to the Congress that the PLO no longer practices or supports terrorist actions.

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Timeline

  1. 3 June 1987

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 3 June 1987

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 3 June 1987

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 15 June 1987

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Arms Control, International Security and Science.

    Source: Committee

  5. 19 June 1987

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from State, Justice.

    Source: Committee

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