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Iran and Libya Sanctions Act of 1996

Introduced: March 19, 1996 See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 50 steps

Introduced

In committee

Reported out

Passed House

Passed Senate

To President

Became law

Aug 5, 1996

Became Public Law No: 104-172.

Aug 5, 1996

Signed by President.

Jul 24, 1996

Presented to President.

Jul 23, 1996

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Jul 23, 1996

On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection. (consideration: CR H8125-8127)

Jul 23, 1996

Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.(consideration: CR H8125-8127)

Jul 23, 1996

Mr. Gilman asked unanimous consent that the House agree to the Senate amendment.

Jul 17, 1996

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Jul 16, 1996

Senate appointed conferees Roth; Moynihan from the Committee on Finance.

Jul 16, 1996

Senate appointed conferees D'Amato; Mack; Sarbanes from the Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs.

Jul 16, 1996

Senate insisted on its amendment, requested a conference. (consideration: CR S7917)

Jul 16, 1996

Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

Jul 16, 1996

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

Jul 16, 1996

Amendment SP 4588 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

Jul 16, 1996

Amendment SP 4588 proposed by Senator Lott for Senator Kennedy.

Jul 16, 1996

Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7917)

Jun 20, 1996

Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 450.

Jun 19, 1996

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6528-6529)

Jun 19, 1996

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

Jun 19, 1996

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Jun 19, 1996

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).

Jun 19, 1996

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).

Jun 18, 1996

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.

Jun 18, 1996

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

Jun 18, 1996

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6469-6478)

Jun 18, 1996

Mr. Gilman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

Jun 14, 1996

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 308.

Jun 14, 1996

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 104-523, Part II. Filed late, pursuant to previous special order.

Jun 13, 1996

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Jun 13, 1996

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Jun 11, 1996

House Committee on Ways and Means Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than June 14, 1996.

Jun 7, 1996

House Committee on Ways and Means Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than June 11, 1996.

Jun 5, 1996

Subcommittee on Trade Discharged.

May 30, 1996

House Committee on Ways and Means Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than June 7, 1996.

May 22, 1996

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

May 16, 1996

House Committee on Ways and Means Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than May 31, 1996.

May 10, 1996

House Committee on Ways and Means Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than May 17, 1996.

May 2, 1996

House Committee on Ways and Means Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than May 10, 1996.

May 2, 1996

Committee on Government Reform discharged.

May 2, 1996

Committee on Banking and Financial Services discharged.

Apr 17, 1996

House Committee on Ways and Means Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than May 3, 1996.

Apr 17, 1996

House Committee on Government Reform Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than May 3, 1996.

Apr 17, 1996

House Committee on Banking and Financial Services Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than May 3, 1996.

Apr 17, 1996

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on International Relations. H. Rept. 104-523, Part I.

Mar 25, 1996

Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Management, Information and Technology.

Mar 22, 1996

Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy.

Mar 22, 1996

Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Mar 21, 1996

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 32 - 0.

Mar 21, 1996

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Mar 20, 1996

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E387)

Votes taken on this bill 1

Date	Chamber	What was voted on	Result	Yes–No
Jun 19, 1996	House · vote #250	Suspend the rules and pass, as amended	Passed	415–0	See who voted →

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Iran Oil Sanctions Act of 1996 - Directs the President to impose certain economic sanctions against persons who with actual knowledge or reason to know: (1) export certain petroleum and natural gas-related items that would significantly and materially enhance Iran's ability to develop its petroleum resources; or (2) make an investment of $40 million or more in any 12-month period that directly contributes to Iran's development of such resources. Specifies exceptions to trade sanctions, among other things for certain defense-related articles or services essential to U.S. national security.

Prohibits with respect to any sanctioned person: (1) extension of Export-Import Bank assistance ; (2) licenses or permits for the exportation of goods or technology; (3) importation into the United States of products produced by such person; and (4) loans from U.S. financial institutions. Specifies sanctions against financial institutions.

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.

Waives the requirements of this Act if the President certifies to the appropriate congressional committees that Iran: (1) has ceased its efforts to develop or acquire a nuclear explosive device, chemical or biological weapons, or ballistic missiles and missile launch technology; and (2) has been removed from the list of countries determined, under the Export Administration Act of 1979, to have repeatedly supported acts of international terrorism. Sets forth additional criteria for such waiver.

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 (with respect to release of the two suspects in the Pan Am 103 bombing).

Directs the President to establish a List of Petroleum and Natural Gas-Related Goods and Technology which shall be subject to the export control restrictions of this Act.

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 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.

Applies the sanctions required under this Act to persons making investments for the development of petroleum resources in Libya.

Declares that determinations to impose sanctions under this Act are not reviewable in any court.

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Became Public Law No: 104-172.

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