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H.R. 6758 (97th)

An act to authorize the sale of defense articles to United States companies for incorporation into end items to be sold to friendly foreign countries.

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Introduced

14 July 1982

Last action

29 December 1982 · Became law

Status

Became Public Law No: 97-392.

Sponsors

Rep. Goodling, William F. [R-PA-19]

Subjects

Defence

Source updated

14 January 2025

Defence

Summary

Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to sell defense articles, defense services, and unclassified defense service publications to a U.S. company for incorporation into end items that will be sold by such company to a friendly foreign country or international organization. Requires that the price of such articles, services, and publications shall not be less than their replacement or actual cost. Permits such sales only if specified conditions are met.

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Timeline

  1. 14 July 1982

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 14 July 1982

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 14 July 1982

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 15 July 1982

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported.

    Source: Committee

  5. 15 July 1982

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  6. 19 July 1982

    Passed

    Passed House by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  7. 19 July 1982

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  8. 19 July 1982

    Floor

    Called up by House Under Suspension of Rules.

    Source: Floor

  9. 19 July 1982

    Discharge

    House Committee on Foreign Affairs Discharged by Suspension of Rules.

    Source: Discharge

  10. 19 July 1982

    Committee

    House Committee on Foreign Affairs Discharged by Suspension of Rules.

    Source: Committee

  11. 21 July 1982

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Source: IntroReferral

  12. 21 September 1982

    Reported

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported in lieu of S. 2920 with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Source: Committee

  13. 24 September 1982

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Regular Orders. Calendar No. 856.

    Source: Calendars

  14. 24 September 1982

    Reported

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported to Senate by Senator Percy with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. With written report No. 97-586.

    Source: Committee

  15. 24 September 1982

    Reported

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported to Senate by Senator Percy with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. With written report No. 97-586.

    Source: Committee

  16. 1 October 1982

    Floor

    Considered by Senate.

    Source: Floor

  17. 1 October 1982

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments and an amendment to the Title by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  18. 10 December 1982

    Floor

    Considered by House Returned Papers to Senate Upon Their Request.

    Source: Floor

  19. 13 December 1982

    Passed

    House Agreed to Senate Amendments.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  20. 13 December 1982

    Passed

    Resolving differences -- House actions: House Agreed to Senate Amendments.

    Source: NotUsed

  21. 16 December 1982

    Floor

    Measure Signed in Senate.

    Source: Floor

  22. 17 December 1982

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  23. 17 December 1982

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  24. 29 December 1982

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 97-392.

    Source: President

  25. 29 December 1982

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

  26. 29 December 1982

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

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