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HR 344 103th Congress House

To prohibit exports of dual use items to terrorist countries, and for other purposes.

Introduced: January 5, 1993 Introduced by: Schumer, Charles E. Democratic · New York See on congress.gov
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Congressional reporting requirementsExport controlsExportsForeign Trade and International FinanceLicensesState-sponsored terrorismTechnology transferTerrorism
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This bill died when the 103rd Congress ended
It never became law before the 103rd Congress (1993–1994) 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.
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jan 25, 1993
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Policy, Trade and Environment.
Jan 25, 1993
Referred to the Subcommittee on International Security, International Organizations and Human Rights.
Jan 5, 1993
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jan 5, 1993
Introduced in House
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 Latest action January 25, 1993

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Policy, Trade and Environment.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Amends the Export Administration Act of 1979 to: (1) repeal the current licensing requirements for exports of dual use items to countries whose governments support international terrorism; and (2) prohibit such exports outright. Authorizes the President to waive such prohibition if: (1) the export transaction is determined essential to U.S. national security interests; and (2) the President consults with specified congressional committees about the proposed transaction and submits the reason for such waiver to the Congress in writing.

Requires denial of a license to export any chemical or biological weapons if the ultimate consignee is a country whose government has repeatedly supported acts of international terrorism.

Requires the President to report annually to the Congress on all visits to the United States by any official of any such government.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 344: To prohibit exports of dual use items to terrorist countries, and for other purposes.. 103rd Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/103-HR-344/
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