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S. 1651 (97th)

International Terrorism Crime Act of 1981

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Introduced

23 September 1981

Last action

24 September 1981 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Security and Terrorism.

Sponsors

Sen. Bentsen, Lloyd M. [D-TX], Sen. Cannon, Howard W. [D-NV], Sen. Roth Jr., William V. [R-DE], Sen. Johnston, J. Bennett [D-LA], Sen. Exon, J. James [D-NE], Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC], Sen. Melcher, John [D-MT], Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ], Sen. Sarbanes, Paul S. [D-MD], Sen. Huddleston, Walter (Dee) [D-KY], Sen. Nickles, Don [R-OK]

Subjects

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Source updated

10 August 2026

Summary

International Terrorism Crime Act of 1981 - Amends the Federal criminal code to establish penalties for whomever knowingly manufactures, sells, or delivers technology, expertise, plans, weaponry, or restricted military or communications equipment for the purpose of aiding, abetting, or promoting "international terrorism." Establishes lesser penalties for attempting, conspiring, or engaging in negotiations to commit such offense. Provides for the forfeiture to the United States of all gains from this crime.

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Timeline

  1. 23 September 1981

    Introduced

    Read second time and referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 23 September 1981

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 24 September 1981

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Security and Terrorism.

    Source: Committee

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1 official file

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