International Terrorism Control Act of 1985

Summary

International Terrorism Control Act of 1985 - Establishes as criminal offenses: (1) international terrorist activities; and (2) military and intelligence assistance to certain foreign governments, factions, and international terrorist groups. Declares that the trial of any such offense committed out of the jurisdiction of any particular State or district may be held in any district. Authorizes the Attorney General and the Secretary of State to cooperate with foreign governments in combating terrorism. Revises extradition statutes. Permits the President, upon authorization by congressional joint resolution, to exercise specified powers in dealing with countries that engage in or support acts of terrorism.

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Timeline

1. 13 December 1985

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 13 December 1985

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 13 January 1986

   Committee

   Committee on Judiciary requested executive comment from Department of Justice.

   Source: Committee

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1 official file

• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 13 December 1985

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Sen. Denton, Jeremiah [R-AL] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Symms, Steven D. [R-ID-1] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Nickles, Don [R-OK] · R · Cosponsor
• · ssju00 · Standing

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