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H.R. 91 (101st)

Anti-Terrorism and Arms Export Amendments Act of 1989

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Introduced

3 January 1989

Last action

12 December 1989 · President

Status

Became Public Law No: 101-222.

Sponsors

Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Fascell, Dante B. [D-FL-19], Rep. Hamilton, Lee H. [D-IN-9], Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6], Rep. Penny, Timothy J. [D-MN-1], Rep. Sikorski, Gerry E. [D-MN-6], Rep. Houghton, Amo [R-NY-31], Rep. Erdreich, Ben [D-AL-6], Del. Fauntroy, Walter E. [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rescom. Fuster, Jamie B. [D-PR-At Large], Rep. Bates, Jim [D-CA-44], Rep. Scheuer, James H. [D-NY-8], Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9], Rep. McGrath, Raymond J. [R-NY-5], Rep. Mrazek, Robert J. [D-NY-3], Rep. Pease, Donald J. [D-OH-13], Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-42], Rep. Lagomarsino, Robert J. [R-CA-19], Rep. Morella, Constance A. [R-MD-8], Rep. LaFalce, John J. [D-NY-29], Rep. Bryant, John W. [D-TX-5], Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11], Rep. Dymally, Mervyn M. [D-CA-31], Rep. Clay, William (Bill) [D-MO-1], Rep. Foglietta, Thomas M. [D-PA-1], Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-33], Rep. Levine, Mel [D-CA-27], Rep. Goodling, William F. [R-PA-19], Rep. Dwyer, Bernard J. [D-NJ-6], Rep. Kostmayer, Peter H. [D-PA-8], Rep. Owens, Wayne [D-UT-2], Rep. Bosco, Douglas H. [D-CA-1], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Rep. Atkins, Chester G. [D-MA-5], Rep. Jontz, Jim [D-IN-5], Rep. Beilenson, Anthony C. [D-CA-24], Rep. Lehman, William [D-FL-17], Rep. Studds, Gerry E. [D-MA-10], Rep. Andrews, Michael [D-TX-25], Rep. Pepper, Claude [D-FL-18], Rep. Neal, Richard E. [D-MA-1], Rep. Luken, Thomas A. [D-OH-1], Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2], Rep. Bevill, Tom [D-AL-4], Rep. Bustamante, Albert G. [D-TX-23]

Subjects

Defence

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Defence

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Summary

Anti-Terrorism and Arms Export Amendments Act of 1989 - Amends the Arms Export Control Act to prohibit the Government or U.S. persons from exporting or providing munitions items to, or facilitating (through loans, credits, guarantees, or other financial assistance) the acquisition of munitions by, any country, or any individual or group in a country, which, as determined by the Secretary of State, has repeatedly provided support for acts of international terrorism. Permits the rescission of a determination of the Secretary only after the President makes specified certifications to the Congress concerning the country involved. Authorizes the President to waive such prohibition with respect to transactions determined to be vital to national security after consulting with, and reporting to, the Congress. Exempts from such prohibition transactions subject to reporting requirements of the National Security Act of 1947. Authorizes additional waivers pursuant to authority under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 in exceptional circumstances where time is of the essence and the President consults with and submits a report to the Congress at least 24 hours prior to granting such a waiver. Sets forth criminal and civil penalties for violations of this Act. Requires the Director of the U.S. Arms Control and Disarmament Agency, in making decisions concerning the issuance of export licenses, to consider whether the export of an article will support international terrorism. Requires the Director's evaluation of an arms sale submitted to the Congress to include an evaluation of whether the sale would support international terrorism. Amends the Export Administration Act of 1979 to require a validated license for the export of goods or technology to a country if the Secretary determines that: (1) such country has repeatedly provided support for acts of international terrorism; and (2) such exports could contribute to the military potential of such country or would enhance the ability of such country to support acts of international terrorism. Removes the $1,000,000 threshold for notification to the Congress of the issuance of an export license. Revises the President's authority to rescind the Secretary's determination. Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to prohibit the provision of any assistance under such Act, the Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act of 1954, the Peace Corps Act, or the Export-Import Bank Act to any country which the Secretary determines has repeatedly provided support for acts of international terrorism. Authorizes the President to: (1) rescind such a determination only after making specified certifications to the Congress concerning the country involved; and (2) waive such prohibition for national security interests or humanitarian reasons only after consulting with, and reporting to, the Congress. Requires the President, in order to rescind a determination by the Secretary that a country supports international terrorism, to certify to the Congress that: (1) there has been a fundamental change in the leadership and policies of the government concerned and such government is not supporting acts of international terrorism and has provided assurances not to do so in the future; or (2) the government concerned has not provided any support for international terrorism during the preceding six-month period and has provided assurances that it will not support acts of international terrorism in the future. Amends the Arms Export Control Act to specify that any presidential designation to place a defense item on the munitions list shall be final and conclusive and shall not be subject to judicial review. Directs the President to include in required quarterly reports to the Congress concerning military exports a listing of: (1) all consents granted to third-party transfers of defense articles or defense services exceeding $1,000,000 in value; and (2) munitions items exceeding $250,000 in value transferred by the Department of Defense to other agencies of the U.S. Government, excluding items transferred for use within the United States or for intelligence activities subject to other reporting requirements under the National Security Act of 1947. Revises requirements for reporting the use of foreign assistance funds where it is inadvisable to specify the nature of the use of such funds to require that such a report be transmitted to the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives rather than to the Speaker of the House. Amends the Hostage Act to specify that the President may not use any means otherwise prohibited by law in attempting to cause the release of U.S. citizens imprisoned by foreign governments. (Current law specifies that the President may not use any means amounting to acts of war.) Specifies that the use by any government of armed force in the exercise of individual or collective self-defense in accordance with applicable international agreements and customary international law shall not be considered an act of international terrorism for purposes of this Act.

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Timeline

  1. 3 January 1989

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 3 January 1989

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 3 January 1989

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 3 February 1989

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Arms Control, International Security and Science.

    Source: Committee

  5. 12 October 1989

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  6. 12 October 1989

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

    Source: Committee

  7. 18 October 1989

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 189.

    Source: Calendars

  8. 18 October 1989

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Foreign Affairs. H. Rept. 101-296.

    Source: Committee

  9. 18 October 1989

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Foreign Affairs. H. Rept. 101-296.

    Source: Committee

  10. 23 October 1989

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  11. 23 October 1989

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

    Source: Floor

  12. 23 October 1989

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

    Source: Floor

  13. 23 October 1989

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

    Source: Floor

  14. 23 October 1989

    Calendars

    The chair announced that a second on the motion to suspend the rules is not required.

    Source: Calendars

  15. 23 October 1989

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules.

    Source: Floor

  16. 23 October 1989

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

  17. 25 October 1989

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 315. By unanimous consent.

    Source: Calendars

  18. 22 November 1989

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  19. 22 November 1989

    Passed

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

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  20. 22 November 1989

    Passed

    On motion to agree to Senate amendments Agreed to without objection.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  21. 22 November 1989

    Passed

    Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion to agree to Senate amendments Agreed to without objection.

    Source: NotUsed

  22. 22 November 1989

    ResolvingDifferences

    Mr. Fascell asked unanimous consent that the House agree to Senate amendments.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  23. 22 November 1989

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  24. 1 December 1989

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  25. 1 December 1989

    Floor

    Measure Signed in Senate.

    Source: Floor

  26. 1 December 1989

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  27. 12 December 1989

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 101-222.

    Source: President

  28. 12 December 1989

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  29. 12 December 1989

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

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