Biological Weapons Anti-Terrorism Act of 1989

Summary

Biological Weapons Anti-Terrorism Act of 1989 - Amends the Federal criminal code to impose criminal penalties upon any person who knowingly: (1) develops, produces, stockpiles, acquires or possesses any agent, toxin, or delivery system for use as a weapon of mass destruction; or (2) assists a foreign state or an international organization to manufacture or acquire such an agent, toxin, or delivery system. Authorizes the Attorney General to seize and destroy any such agent, toxin, or delivery system. Authorizes the United States to obtain an injunction against conduct prohibited by this Act. Sets forth defenses to any seizure or injunction under this Act.

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Timeline

1. 16 May 1989

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 16 May 1989

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 26 July 1989

   Committee

   Committee on Judiciary. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 101-416.

   Source: Committee

4. 21 October 1989

   Floor

   Message on Senate action sent to the House.

   Source: Floor

5. 16 November 1989

   Calendars

   Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 393.

   Source: Calendars

6. 16 November 1989

   Reported

   Committee on Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

   Source: Committee

7. 16 November 1989

   Reported

   Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Biden with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 101-210.

   Source: Committee

8. 21 November 1989

   Floor

   Held at the desk.

   Source: Floor

9. 21 November 1989

   Floor

   Received in the House.

   Source: Floor

10. 21 November 1989

    Passed

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

11. 21 November 1989

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

12. 8 May 1990

    Floor

    A similar measure H.R. 237 was laid on the table without objection.

    Source: Floor

13. 8 May 1990

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

14. 8 May 1990

    Passed

    On passage Passed without objection.

    Source: Floor

15. 8 May 1990

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.

    Source: Floor

16. 8 May 1990

    Floor

    Mr. Kastenmeier asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.

    Source: Floor

17. 8 May 1990

    Floor

    Considered by unanimous consent.

    Source: Floor

18. 10 May 1990

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

19. 10 May 1990

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

20. 10 May 1990

    Floor

    Measure Signed in Senate.

    Source: Floor

21. 22 May 1990

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 101-298.

    Source: President

22. 22 May 1990

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

23. 22 May 1990

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

Votes

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Versions

• Introduced in Senate · undated · Official file
• Enrolled Bill · undated · Official file
• Engrossed in Senate · undated · Official file
• Reported to Senate · undated · Official file

Documents

7 official files

• Reported to Senate (text)

  Reported to Senate · EN

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• Engrossed in Senate (text)

  Engrossed in Senate · EN

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• Enrolled Bill (text)

  Enrolled Bill · EN

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN

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• Public Law (PDF)

  Public Law · EN · 23 May 1990

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• Passed Senate amended

  summary · EN · 21 November 1989

  Open at official source

• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 16 May 1989

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Sen. Kohl, Herb [D-WI] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Pryor, David H. [D-AR] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Hatfield, Mark O. [R-OR] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Glenn, John H., Jr. [D-OH] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Conrad, Kent [D-ND] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Wirth, Timothy [D-CO-2] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Lieberman, Joseph I. [D-CT] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Harkin, Tom [D-IA-5] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Simon, Paul [D-IL-24] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Metzenbaum, Howard M. [D-OH] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] · D · Cosponsor
• · ssju00 · Standing

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