Export Administration Act of 1979

Summary

Export Administration Act of 1979 - Authorizes the President to prohibit or curtail the export of goods and technology to the extent necessary. Stipulates that U.S. policy concerning the administration of export controls for national security purposes shall not be based exclusively on a country's Communist or non-Communist status, but shall take into account various factors. Directs the President to review annually U.S. policy towards individual countries and to report the results to Congress. Authorizes export controls on goods and technology which would make a significant contribution to the military potential of any nation threatening U.S. national security. Directs the Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, to review such controls annually to insure that export controls are limited to militarily critical goods and technologies. Sets forth the factors to be taken into consideration by the President before imposing export controls. Requires the President to report to Congress concerning the imposition or extension of export controls. Prohibits export controls of goods and technology available outside the United States, unless the absence of such controls would be detrimental to U.S. foreign policy or national security. Directs the President to take steps to negotiate with the appropriate foreign countries to eliminate such availability. Directs the Secretary of Commerce to reorganize the Department of Commerce as necessary. Requires the Secretary to maintain and review a list of goods and technology subject to export controls. Requires the Secretary to establish an Office of Foreign Product and Technology Assessment to gather information on the foreign availability of such goods. Requires the Secretary to keep the public informed of export control policy and procedures. Directs the Secretary to establish validated, qualified general, and general licenses. Sets forth procedures for export license applications. Establishes an Export Administration Board and an Export Administration Review Council composed of the Secretaries of Commerce, Defense, and State and their designated representatives to review export license applications. Provides for review of proposed exports by the appropriate department or agency. Directs the Secretary of Commerce to monitor the export of goods which may contribute to an increase in domestic prices or a domestic shortage. Authorizes the President to impose export license fees in order to protect the domestic economy. Prohibits the exporting of domestically produced crude oil unless specified requirements are met. Prohibits controlling the exports of agricultural commodities without the approval of the Secretary of Agriculture. Directs the President to prohibit compliance with or support of any foreign boycott against a country which is friendly to the United States, with specified exceptions. Requires people receiving a request for compliance with such a boycott to report such request to the Secretary of Commerce. Permits domestic manufacturers or business operators to petition the Secretary of Commerce for an exemption from export controls to alleviate any unique hardship. Sets forth the procedure for such petitions. Directs departments and agencies making determinations as to export controls to consult and cooperate with other departments. Directs the Secretary of Commerce to appoint technical advisory committees to assist in evaluating certain goods and technology which are subject to export controls because of their significance to U.S. national security. Provides criminal and civil penalties for violations of this Act. Authorizes the head of any department or agency exercising any function under this Act or the Export Control Act of 1949 to make such investigations as are necessary. Prohibits the disclosure of confidential information. Directs the Secretary of Commerce to review and report to Congress concerning the simplification of rules and regulations issued under this Act. Exempts this Act from specified provisions concerning administrative procedure and judicial review. Requires the Secretary of Commerce to report annually to Congress concerning the administration of this Act. Authorizes appropriations through fiscal year 1980. Stipulates that this Act shall become effective on the expiration of the Export Administration Act of 1969. Provides for the continuation of rules and other administrative action under such Act to remain effective.

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Timeline

1. 22 March 1979

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 22 March 1979

   Introduced

   Referred to Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs.

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 15 May 1979

   Reported

   Reported to Senate from the Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs with amendment, S. Rept. 96-169.

   Source: Committee

4. 15 May 1979

   Reported

   Reported to Senate from the Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs with amendment, S. Rept. 96-169.

   Source: Committee

5. 18 July 1979

   Floor

   Measure called up by unanimous consent in Senate.

   Source: Floor

6. 20 July 1979

   Floor

   Measure considered in Senate.

   Source: Floor

7. 21 July 1979

   Floor

   Measure considered in Senate.

   Source: Floor

8. 21 July 1979

   Vote

   Passed/agreed to in Senate: Measure passed Senate, amended, roll call #210 (74-3).

   Source: Floor

9. 25 September 1979

   ResolvingDifferences

   Conference scheduled in House.

   Source: ResolvingDifferences

10. 25 September 1979

    Passed

    Measure passed House, amended, in lieu of H. R. 4034.

    Source: Floor

11. 25 September 1979

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: Measure passed House, amended, in lieu of H. R. 4034.

    Source: Floor

12. 25 September 1979

    Floor

    Measure called up by unanimous consent in House.

    Source: Floor

13. 26 September 1979

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference scheduled in Senate.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

14. 27 September 1979

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference report filed: Conference report filed in House, H. Rept. 96-482.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

15. 27 September 1979

    Passed

    Senate agreed to conference report.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

16. 27 September 1979

    Passed

    Conference report agreed to in Senate: Senate agreed to conference report.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

17. 27 September 1979

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference report filed in House, H. Rept. 96-482.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

18. 28 September 1979

    President

    Measure enrolled in Senate.

    Source: President

19. 28 September 1979

    President

    Measure enrolled in House.

    Source: President

20. 28 September 1979

    Vote

    House agreed to conference report, roll call #523 (321-19).

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

21. 28 September 1979

    Vote

    Conference report agreed to in House: House agreed to conference report, roll call #523 (321-19).

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

22. 29 September 1979

    President

    Public Law 96-72.

    Source: President

23. 29 September 1979

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

24. 29 September 1979

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

25. 29 September 1979

    Floor

    Measure presented to President.

    Source: Floor

26. 29 September 1979

    President

    Measure presented to President.

    Source: President

Votes

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Documents

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• Public Law (PDF)

  Public Law · EN · 30 September 1979

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• Conference report filed in House

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• Passed House amended

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• Passed Senate amended

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• Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

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• Introduced in Senate

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Sponsors

• Sen. Stevenson, Adlai E., III [D-IL] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Proxmire, William [D-WI] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Riegle, Donald W., Jr. [D-MI] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Tsongas, Paul E. [D-MA] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Jepsen, Roger W. [R-IA] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Morgan, Robert B. [D-NC] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Durkin, John A. [D-NH] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Kassebaum, Nancy Landon [R-KS] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Zorinsky, Edward [D-NE] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Stewart, Donald [D-AL] · D · Cosponsor
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