HR 8009 · 96th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

Omnibus Antiterrorism Act of 1980

Introduced 1980-08-22· Sponsored by Rep. Wolff, Lester L. [D-NY-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 House Committee on the Judiciary.(1980-08-22)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Omnibus Antiterrorism Act of 1980 - Title I: International Terrorism - Directs the President to submit annual reports to Congress concerning: (1) state support of international terrorism, including a list of countries currently supporting international terrorism; and (2) acts of international terrorism which affected U.S. citizens, interests, or property. Specifies the sanctions to be imposed against such countries. Urges the President to seek international agreements to assure cooperation in combating terrorism. Lists provisions which should be given priority in negotiating such agreements. Title II: Aviation Security - Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to require the Secretary of Transportation to assess the effectiveness of security measures maintained at foreign airports and report such assessments to Congress. Authorizes the Secretary to restrict operations at those foreign airports failing to bring their security measures to the specified level of effectiveness. Authorizes the Secretary to provide technical aviation security assistance to foreign governments. Extends the provisions requiring weapons detection screening for all passenger operations (currently required fo…

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