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Chemical and Biological Weapons Control Act of 1990

Introduced: July 27, 1989 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 36 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 17, 1990
See H.R.4653.
Oct 23, 1990
Message on House action received in Senate and held at desk: House amendment to Senate amendment.
Oct 22, 1990
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 22, 1990
On motion that the House agree with an amendment to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.
Oct 22, 1990
Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree with an amendment to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.
Oct 22, 1990
Mr. Fascell asked unanimous consent that the House agree with an amendment to the Senate amendment.
Jul 10, 1990
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Jun 29, 1990
Senate appointed conferees Packwood; Heinz by unanimous consent for any provisions regarding sanctions upon imports into the United States.
Jun 29, 1990
Senate appointed conferees Bentsen; Moynihan; Baucus; Helms; Pressler; McConnell; Garn by unanimous consent for any provisions regarding sanctions upon imports into the United States.
Jun 29, 1990
Senate appointed conferees Pell; Sarbanes; Dodd; Kerry; Riegle by unanimous consent.
May 17, 1990
Senate insisted on its amendments, requested a conference.
May 17, 1990
Passed Senate in lieu of S. 195 with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 92-0. Record Vote No: 101.
May 17, 1990
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate in lieu of S. 195 with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 92-0. Record Vote No: 101.
May 17, 1990
Senate struck all after the Enacting Clause and substituted the language of S. 195 amended.
May 17, 1990
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
Nov 15, 1989
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 382.
Nov 13, 1989
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 13, 1989
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Nov 13, 1989
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Nov 13, 1989
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Nov 13, 1989
On ordering a second Agreed to without objection.
Nov 13, 1989
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Nov 13, 1989
Mr. Broomfield demanded a second on the motion to suspend the rules.
Nov 13, 1989
Mr. Fascell moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Nov 8, 1989
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 101-334, Part II.
Nov 8, 1989
Ordered to be Reported Without Recommendation.
Nov 8, 1989
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Nov 7, 1989
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Foreign Affairs. H. Rept. 101-334, Part I.
Nov 1, 1989
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Nov 1, 1989
Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
Aug 15, 1989
Referred to the Subcommittee on International Development, Finance, Trade, and Monetary Policy.
Aug 2, 1989
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Jul 27, 1989
Referred to the House Committee on Banking, Finance + Urban Affrs.
Jul 27, 1989
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Jul 27, 1989
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jul 27, 1989
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Chemical and Biological Warfare Elimination Act - Title I: Measures to Prevent the Proliferation of Chemical and Biological Weapons - Declares that it is U.S. policy to seek multilaterally coordinated efforts with other countries to control the proliferation of chemical and biological weapons.

Requires the President to use the U.S. export control laws to control the export of defense articles, defense services, goods, and technologies that he determines would assist a country in acquiring the capability to produce or use such weapons.

Amends the Export Administration Act of 1979 to require a validated export license for the export of any goods or technology that the President determines would assist a country in acquiring such weapons, unless the destination of such export is a country with which the United States has an arrangement for their control.

Requires the President to impose certain sanctions against: (1) foreign persons if he determines that they knowingly contributed to the efforts of a country to acquire or use chemical or biological weapons; or (2) any country that has used such weapons in violation of international law. Declares such sanctions to include: (1) denial of U.S. procurement contracts for goods or services from such foreign persons; and (2) prohibition against importation of products from such persons. Authorizes the President to waive imposition of such sanctions if he determines that it is in the national security interests of the United States.

Title II: Measures to Deter the Use of Chemical or Biological Weapons - Requires the President to determine whether a foreign country is using or developing chemical or biological weapons in violation of international law. Requires the President to impose certain sanctions against countries that do so. Declares such sanctions to include: (1) prohibition against arms sales and security-sensitive goods and technology; (2) prohibition of the export of U.S. goods and technology (except agricultural products); (3) import restrictions; (4) denial of foreign assistance; (5) U.S. opposition to loan or financial assistance from international and U.S. financial institutions; and (6) the suspension of diplomatic relations.

Requires the President to transmit to the Congress a report regarding the use or development of chemical or biological weapons by countries in violation of international law.

What's happening now November 17, 1990

See H.R.4653.

 Committees of jurisdiction 5
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Republican 1