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H.R. 465 101st Congress House

To authorize prohibitions of imports from and exports to the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan sponsored by the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics or any political party, faction, or regime in…

Official title: To authorize prohibitions of imports from and exports to the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan sponsored by the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics or any pol… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To authorize prohibitions of imports from and exports to the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan sponsored by the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics or any political party, faction, or regime in Afghanistan sponsored by the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics.

Introduced: January 4, 1989 See on congress.gov
Foreign Trade and International Finance AfghanistanExport controlsImport restrictions
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This bill died when the 101st Congress ended
It never became law before the 101st Congress (1989–1990) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 6 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 3, 1989
Referred to the Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and Trade.
Feb 3, 1989
Referred to the Subcommittee on Asian and Pacific Affairs.
Jan 13, 1989
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Jan 4, 1989
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jan 4, 1989
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Jan 4, 1989
Introduced in House
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 Latest action February 3, 1989

Referred to the Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and Trade.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Authorizes the President to prohibit the importation of all products which are grown, produced, or manufactured in Afghanistan and exported by the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan or any faction supported by the Soviet Union.

Authorizes the President to prohibit the exportation of any goods or technology for the benefit of, or use by, such groups.

Requires the President to take action to prohibit such trade within 45 days after enactment of this Act or to submit a report to the Congress stating why such action has not been taken.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 465: To authorize prohibitions of imports from and exports to the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan sponsored by the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics or any political party, faction, or regime in Afghanistan sponsored by the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics.. 101st Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/101-HR-465/
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"H.R. 465: To authorize prohibitions of imports from and exports to the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan sponsored by the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics or any political party, faction, or regime in Afghanistan sponsored by the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics.." 101st Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/101-HR-465/.
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H.R. 465, 101st Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/101-HR-465/.
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