Iran and Libya Sanctions Act of 1996 - Declares U.S. policy with respect to Iran and Libya. (Sec. 4) Urges the President to commence diplomatic efforts with U.S. allies to establish multilateral trade sanctions against Iran, including limiting its development of petroleum resources, in order to end its ability to support acts of international terrorism and efforts to develop or acquire weapons of mass destruction. Requires the President to report periodically to the appropriate congressional committees on the extent of the success of such efforts. Authorizes the President to waive such sanctions if certain requirements are met. Requires the President to report to the appropriate congressional committees with respect to the imposition of trade sanctions on persons doing business or having investments in Iran or Libya by member states of the European Union, the Republic of Korea, Australia, Israel, or Japan. (Sec. 5) Directs the President to impose certain economic sanctions against persons who with actual knowledge have: (1) made an investment of $40 million or more in any 12-month period that directly contributes to Iran's or Libya's ability to develop its petroleum resources; or (2) exported to Libya any goods or technology prohibited by United Nations Security Council Resolution 748, adopted March 31, 1992, or Resolution 883, adopted November 11, 1993, which significantly contributed to Libya's ability to acquire chemical, biological, or nuclear weapons, develop petroleum resources, or maintain its aviation capabilities. Specifies exceptions to trade sanctions, among other things, for certain defense-related articles or services essential to U.S. national security. (Sec. 6) Authorizes the President, with respect to any sanctioned person, to: (1) direct the Export-Import Bank not to approve issuance of any guarantee, insurance, or credit extension for the export of goods or services to any sanctioned person; (2) order the U.S. Government to deny licenses or permits to a sanctioned person for the export of goods or technology; and (3) prohibit loans from U.S. financial institutions. Specifies sanctions that may be made against sanctioned persons that are financial institutions. (Sec. 7) Authorizes the Secretary of State, upon request, to issue an advisory opinion to any person as to whether a proposed activity would be subject to sanctions. (Sec. 8) Waives the requirements of this Act if the President certifies to the appropriate congressional committees that Iran has: (1) ceased its efforts to develop or acquire a nuclear explosive device, chemical or biological weapons, or ballistic missiles and missile launch technology; and (2) been removed from the list of countries determined, under the Export Administration Act of 1979, to have repeatedly supported acts of international terrorism. Waives the requirements of this Act with respect to Libya only if the President, in addition to the waiver determination, certifies to the appropriate congressional committees that Libya has fulfilled the requirements of the United Nations Security Council Resolution 731, adopted January 21, 1992, Resolution 748, adopted March 31, 1992, and Resolution 883, adopted November 11, 1993. (Sec. 9) Specifies circumstances in which the President may delay or waive sanctions, conditioned on certification to the Congress of certain facts. Prescribes a minimum two-year duration for sanctions. (Sec. 10) Requires the President to report periodically to the appropriate congressional committees on efforts to persuade other countries to: (1) pressure Iran to cease its nuclear, chemical, biological, and missile weapons programs and support of international terrorism; and (2) ask Iran to reduce the presence of Iranian diplomats and other personnel and withdraw any of them who participated in the takeover of the U.S. embassy in Tehran on November 4, 1979. Requires such report also to detail: (1) the extent to which the International Atomic Energy Agency has established regular inspections of all nuclear facilities in Iran; and (2) Iran's use of Iranian diplomats and representatives of other government and military or quasi-governmental institutions of Iran to promote acts of international terrorism or to develop Iran's nuclear, chemical, biological, and missile weapons programs. Requires the President to ensure continued reports to the Congress on Iran's: (1) nuclear and other military capabilities; and (2) support for acts of international terrorism. (Sec. 11) Declares that determinations to impose sanctions under this Act are not reviewable in any court.
HR 3107 - 104Iran and Libya Sanctions Act of 1996
Became Public Law No: 104-172.
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Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 104-172.
Became Public Law No: 104-172.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Mr. Gilman asked unanimous consent that the House agree to the Senate amendment.
Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.(consideration: CR H8125-8127)
On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection. (consideration: CR H8125-8127)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7917)
Amendment SP 4588 proposed by Senator Lott for Senator Kennedy.
Amendment SP 4588 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Senate insisted on its amendment, requested a conference. (consideration: CR S7917)
Senate appointed conferees D'Amato; Mack; Sarbanes from the Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs.
Senate appointed conferees Roth; Moynihan from the Committee on Finance.
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 450.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6528-6529)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 415 - 0 (Roll No. 250).
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 415 - 0 (Roll No. 250).
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Mr. Gilman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6469-6478)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 104-523, Part II. Filed late, pursuant to previous special order.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 104-523, Part II. Filed late, pursuant to previous special order.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 308.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
House Committee on Ways and Means Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than June 14, 1996.
House Committee on Ways and Means Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than June 11, 1996.
Subcommittee on Trade Discharged.
House Committee on Ways and Means Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than June 7, 1996.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
House Committee on Ways and Means Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than May 31, 1996.
House Committee on Ways and Means Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than May 17, 1996.
Committee on Banking and Financial Services discharged.
Committee on Banking and Financial Services discharged.
Committee on Government Reform discharged.
Committee on Government Reform discharged.
House Committee on Ways and Means Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than May 10, 1996.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on International Relations. H. Rept. 104-523, Part I.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on International Relations. H. Rept. 104-523, Part I.
House Committee on Banking and Financial Services Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than May 3, 1996.
House Committee on Government Reform Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than May 3, 1996.
House Committee on Ways and Means Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than May 3, 1996.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Management, Information and Technology.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 32 - 0.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E387)
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committees on Banking and Financial Services, Ways and Means, and Government Reform and Oversight, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committees on Banking and Financial Services, Ways and Means, and Government Reform and Oversight, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.