To impose sanctions against Iraq.

Summary

Prohibits: (1) the sale to Iraq and the issuance of licenses for the export to Iraq, of any item on the U.S. Munitions List; (2) the export to Iraq of any goods or technology on the Export Administration Act of 1979 control list; and (3) the issuance of licenses for the export to Iraq of any chemical that may be used in the production of chemical weapons or for other chemical warfare purposes. Prohibits: (1) the issuance of licenses or other authorizations under the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 for the export or distribution to Iraq of any nuclear materials and technology; (2) any authorization by the Secretary of Energy under such Act to engage in activities in Iraq that require specific authorization; and (3) the issuance of any licenses under the Export Administration Act of 1979 for the export to Iraq of specified nuclear goods or technology. Requires the United States to oppose loans or financial or technical assistance to Iraq by international financial institutions. Denies Iraq Export-Import Bank credits and assistance under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (except for humanitarian assistance) and the Arms Export Control Act. Applies contract sanctity to export contracts signed before May 1, 1990. Terminates sanctions four years after this Act's enactment. Calls on the President to: (1) deny dangerous technologies to Iraq; and (2) induce Iraq to respect human rights.

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Timeline

1. 24 April 1990

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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2. 24 April 1990

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

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3. 24 April 1990

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 1 May 1990

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on International Development, Finance, Trade, and Monetary Policy.

   Source: Committee

5. 7 May 1990

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations.

   Source: Committee

6. 21 May 1990

   Committee

   Unfavorable Executive Comment Received from State.

   Source: Committee

7. 1 August 1990

   Reported

   Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

   Source: Committee

8. 1 August 1990

   Committee

   Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

9. 2 August 1990

   Committee

   For Further Action See S.431.

   Source: Committee

Votes

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Sponsors

• Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Weber, Vin [R-MN-2] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Beilenson, Anthony C. [D-CA-24] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Saxton, Jim [R-NJ-3] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Paxon, Bill [R-NY-27] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Martinez, Matthew G. [D-CA-31] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-20] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Levine, Mel [D-CA-27] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-11] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Kyl, Jon [R-AZ] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Neal, Stephen L. [D-NC-5] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Unsoeld, Jolene [D-WA-3] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Douglas, Chuck [R-NH-2] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Bustamante, Albert G. [D-TX-23] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. McNulty, Michael R. [D-NY-23] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Sikorski, Gerry E. [D-MN-6] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Wolpe, Howard E. [D-MI-3] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Brown, Hank [R-CO] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Porter, John Edward [R-IL-10] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Johnston, Harry [D-FL-19] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Lancaster, H. Martin [D-NC-3] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-33] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-3] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Green, S. William [R-NY-15] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Atkins, Chester G. [D-MA-5] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Manton, Thomas J. [D-NY-7] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5] · D · Cosponsor
• · hsfa00 · Standing
• · hsba00 · Standing

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