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HR 3627 103th Congress House

To amend the Export Administration Act of 1979 with respect to the control of computers and related equipment.

Introduced: May 4, 1994 Introduced by: Cantwell, Maria Democratic · Washington See on congress.gov
Foreign Trade and International Finance Armed Forces and National SecurityComputer softwareComputersExport controls
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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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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 9, 1994
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H397)
Dec 6, 1993
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Policy, Trade and Environment.
Nov 24, 1993
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E3110-3112)
Nov 22, 1993
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Nov 22, 1993
Introduced in House
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 Latest action February 9, 1994

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H397)

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Amends the Export Administration Act of 1979 to grant the Secretary of Commerce exclusive authority to control exports of all computer hardware, software, and technology for information security (including encryption), except any specifically designed or modified for military use.

Exempts specified items from license requirements.

Instructs the Secretary to authorize the export or reexport under specified circumstances of software with encryption capabilities for nonmilitary end-uses.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 1
BALLENGER, CASS
· May 4, 1994
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Wyden, Ron
Oregon · Mar 22, 1994
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