HR 1515 · 101th Congress · Foreign Trade and International Finance

Anti-Terrorism Sanctions Act of 1989

Introduced 1989-03-21· Sponsored by Rep. Barton, Joe [R-TX-6]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Hazardous Materials.(1989-03-27)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Anti-Terrorism Sanctions Act of 1989 - Requires the President to revoke the most-favored-nation trade status of certain foreign countries that repeatedly support international terrorism. Prohibits duty-free treatment for the products of such countries under the Trade Act of 1974 or the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act. Prohibits the Secretary of Commerce from consulting with the governments of such countries regarding international travel and tourism. Allows the President to waive any sanction under this Act with respect to any foreign country if such waiver would be in the best interests of the United States. Requires the President to give 30 days' notice to the Congress concerning any waiver.…

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Cosponsors (20)

13 Democrats7 Republicans