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H.R. 3107 (104th)

Iran and Libya Sanctions Act of 1996

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Introduced

19 March 1996

Last action

5 August 1996 · President

Status

Became Public Law No: 104-172.

Sponsors

Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-20], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Gejdenson, Sam [D-CT-2], Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5], Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-2], Rep. Shaw, E. Clay, Jr. [R-FL-22], Rep. Forbes, Michael P. [D-NY-1], Rep. Ward, Mike [D-KY-3], Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Rep. Frelinghuysen, Rodney P. [R-NJ-11], Rep. Furse, Elizabeth [D-OR-1], Rep. McCrery, Jim [R-LA-4], Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI], Rep. LaHood, Ray [R-IL-18], Rep. Campbell, Tom [R-CA-15], Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-25], Rep. Bentsen, Ken [D-TX-25], Rep. Roukema, Marge [R-NJ-5], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12], Sen. Torricelli, Robert G. [D-NJ], Rep. Royce, Edward R. [R-CA-39], Rep. English, Phil [R-PA-3], Rep. Zimmer, Dick [R-NJ-12], Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51], Rep. Fox, Jon D. [R-PA-13], Rep. Bunn, Jim [R-OR-5], Rep. Barcia, James A. [D-MI-5], Rep. Diaz-Balart, Lincoln [R-FL-21], Rep. Meehan, Martin T. [D-MA-5], Rep. Ehrlich, Robert L., Jr. [R-MD-2], Rep. Cunningham, Randy (Duke) [R-CA-50], Rep. Collins, Barbara-Rose [D-MI-15], Rep. Lipinski, William O. [D-IL-3], Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Sanford, Mark [R-SC-1], Rep. Funderburk, David [R-NC-2], Rep. Pryce, Deborah [R-OH-15], Rep. Kasich, John R. [R-OH-12], Rep. Meek, Carrie P. [D-FL-17], Rep. McCollum, Bill [R-FL-8], Rep. Traficant, James A., Jr. [D-OH-17], Rep. Knollenberg, Joe [R-MI-9], Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13], Rep. Porter, John Edward [R-IL-10], Rep. Paxon, Bill [R-NY-27], Rep. Deutsch, Peter [D-FL-20], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]

Subjects

Defence

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Defence

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Summary

Iran Oil Sanctions Act of 1996 - Directs the President to impose certain economic sanctions against persons who with actual knowledge or reason to know: (1) export certain petroleum and natural gas-related goods or technology that would significantly and materially enhance Iran's ability to develop its petroleum resources; or (2) make an investment of $40 million or more in any 12-month period that directly contributes to Iran's development of such resources. Specifies exceptions to trade sanctions, among other things for certain defense-related articles or services essential to U.S. national security. Prohibits with respect to any sanctioned person: (1) extension of Export-Import Bank assistance; (2) licenses or permits for the exportation of goods or technology; (3) importation into the United States of products produced by such person; and (4) loans from U.S. financial institutions. Specifies sanctions against financial institutions. Authorizes the Secretary of State upon request to issue an advisory opinion to any person as to whether a proposed activity would be subject to sanctions. Waives the requirements of this Act if the President certifies to the appropriate congressional committees that Iran has: (1) ceased its efforts to develop or acquire a nuclear explosive device, chemical or biological weapons, or ballistic missiles and missile launch technology; and (2) been removed from the list of countries determined, under the Export Administration Act of 1979, to have repeatedly supported acts of international terrorism. Sets forth additional criteria for such waiver. Directs the President to establish a List of Petroleum and Natural Gas-Related Goods and Technology which shall be subject to the export control restrictions of this Act. Requires the President to report periodically to the appropriate congressional committees on efforts to persuade other countries to: (1) pressure Iran to cease its weapons of mass destruction programs and support of international terrorism; and (2) ask Iran to reduce the presence of Iranian diplomats and other personnel and withdraw any of them who participated in the takeover of the U.S. embassy in Tehran on November 4, 1979. Requires the President to ensure continued reports to the Congress on Iran's: (1) nuclear and other military capabilities; and (2) support for acts of international terrorism. Applies the sanctions required under this Act to persons making investments for the development of petroleum resources in Libya. Declares that determinations to impose sanctions under this Act are not reviewable in any court.

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Timeline

  1. 19 March 1996

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committees on Banking and Financial Services, Ways and Means, and Government Reform and Oversight, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 19 March 1996

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committees on Banking and Financial Services, Ways and Means, and Government Reform and Oversight, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 19 March 1996

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 19 March 1996

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 20 March 1996

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E387)

    Source: IntroReferral

  6. 21 March 1996

    Vote

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 32 - 0.

    Source: Committee

  7. 21 March 1996

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  8. 22 March 1996

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

    Source: Committee

  9. 25 March 1996

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Management, Information and Technology.

    Source: Committee

  10. 17 April 1996

    Introduced

    House Committee on Banking and Financial Services Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than May 3, 1996.

    Source: IntroReferral

  11. 17 April 1996

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on International Relations. H. Rept. 104-523, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  12. 17 April 1996

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on International Relations. H. Rept. 104-523, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  13. 2 May 1996

    Introduced

    House Committee on Ways and Means Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than May 10, 1996.

    Source: IntroReferral

  14. 2 May 1996

    Discharge

    Committee on Banking and Financial Services discharged.

    Source: Discharge

  15. 2 May 1996

    Committee

    Committee on Banking and Financial Services discharged.

    Source: Committee

  16. 10 May 1996

    Introduced

    House Committee on Ways and Means Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than May 17, 1996.

    Source: IntroReferral

  17. 16 May 1996

    Introduced

    House Committee on Ways and Means Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than May 31, 1996.

    Source: IntroReferral

  18. 22 May 1996

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  19. 30 May 1996

    Introduced

    House Committee on Ways and Means Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than June 7, 1996.

    Source: IntroReferral

  20. 5 June 1996

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Trade Discharged.

    Source: Committee

  21. 7 June 1996

    Introduced

    House Committee on Ways and Means Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than June 11, 1996.

    Source: IntroReferral

  22. 11 June 1996

    Introduced

    House Committee on Ways and Means Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than June 14, 1996.

    Source: IntroReferral

  23. 13 June 1996

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  24. 13 June 1996

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  25. 14 June 1996

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 308.

    Source: Calendars

  26. 14 June 1996

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 104-523, Part II. Filed late, pursuant to previous special order.

    Source: Committee

  27. 14 June 1996

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 104-523, Part II. Filed late, pursuant to previous special order.

    Source: Committee

  28. 18 June 1996

    Vote

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

    Source: Floor

  29. 18 June 1996

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

    Source: Floor

  30. 18 June 1996

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6469-6478)

    Source: Floor

  31. 18 June 1996

    Floor

    Mr. Gilman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  32. 19 June 1996

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 415 - 0 (Roll No. 250).

    Source: Floor

  33. 19 June 1996

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6528-6529)

    Source: Floor

  34. 19 June 1996

    Passed

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  35. 19 June 1996

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  36. 19 June 1996

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 415 - 0 (Roll No. 250).

    Source: Floor

  37. 20 June 1996

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 450.

    Source: Calendars

  38. 16 July 1996

    ResolvingDifferences

    Senate insisted on its amendment, requested a conference. (consideration: CR S7917)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  39. 16 July 1996

    Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7917)

    Source: Floor

  40. 16 July 1996

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Floor

  41. 17 July 1996

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  42. 23 July 1996

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  43. 23 July 1996

    Passed

    On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection. (consideration: CR H8125-8127)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  44. 23 July 1996

    Passed

    Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.(consideration: CR H8125-8127)

    Source: NotUsed

  45. 23 July 1996

    ResolvingDifferences

    Mr. Gilman asked unanimous consent that the House agree to the Senate amendment.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  46. 24 July 1996

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  47. 24 July 1996

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  48. 5 August 1996

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 104-172.

    Source: President

  49. 5 August 1996

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  50. 5 August 1996

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

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    Public Law · EN · 6 August 1996

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