HR 91 · 101th Congress · International Affairs

Anti-Terrorism and Arms Export Amendments Act of 1989

Introduced 1989-01-03· Sponsored by Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-26]· House

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Latest: Became Public Law No: 101-222.(1989-12-12)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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. S…

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Cosponsors (20)

15 Democrats5 Republicans