S 1430 · 106th Congress · International Affairs
United States-Macau Policy Act of 1999
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Introduced2
Committee3
Senate Vote4
House5
EnactedLatest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.(1999-07-26)
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United States-Macau Policy Act of 1999 - Title I: Policy - Expresses the sense of Congress with respect to U.S. policy toward Macau. Title II: The Status of Macau in United States Law - Declares that U.S. laws (including treaties and international agreements) shall continue to apply to Macau on or after December 20, 1999, unless otherwise expressly provided by law or by Executive order. (Sec. 201) Directs the President to establish with respect to Macau any export control policies and regulations necessary to protect fully U.S. national security interests. (Sec. 202) Authorizes the President, whenever it is determined that Macau is not sufficiently autonomous to justify treatment under a particular U.S. law different from that accorded China, to issue an Executive order suspending the application of U.S. law. (Sec. 204) Directs the President to consult with Congress in carry out this title. Title III: Reporting Provisions - Directs the Secretary of State to report to specified congressional committees on conditions in Macau of interest to the United States, including: (1) significant developments in U.S. relations with Macau (including the change in the exercise of sovereignty over…
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