HR 1352 · 98th Congress · International Affairs

A bill to impose certain sanctions against countries which expropriate real property of United States persons.

Introduced 1983-02-08· Sponsored by Rep. Parris, Stanford E. (Stan) [R-VA-8]· 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 Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and Trade.(1983-02-17)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Sets forth sanctions the President shall impose upon countries that have: (1) nationalized, expropriated, or seized real property owned by U.S. persons; (2) taken steps to repudiate or nullify an existing contract or agreement, effectively nationalizing, expropriating, or seizing the property; (3) imposed or enforced measures with respect to such property, effectively nationalizing, expropriating, or seizing the property; or (4) imposed provisions that apply to real property securing a loan granted by a U.S. person and that are different from those applicable to the citizens of the foreign country. Exempts from such sanctions those countries that the President determines: (1) have compensated the U.S. person; (2) are negotiating to provide adequate compensation under international law; or (3) have submitted a compensation dispute to a mutually agreed upon arbitral forum. Requires the President to report such findings to both Houses of Congress. Lists as the sanctions the President shall impose: (1) suspension of landing rights to the aircraft of the foreign country or to the aircraft of another country if the aircraft lands in that foreign country; (2) denial of entry into U.S. ter…

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