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Latin American Arms Control Act of 1997

Introduced: June 27, 1997 See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 105th Congress (1997–1998) 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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Jun 27, 1997
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Jun 27, 1997
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6752-6753)
Jun 27, 1997
Introduced in Senate
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Latin American Arms Control Act of 1997 - Expresses the sense of the Senate that the President should respect the request of Latin American heads of government for a two-year moratorium on the sale or other transfer of highly advanced weapons to Latin American countries while proposals for regional arms restraint are studied.

Prohibits the sale or transfer, issuance of an export license, or financing of the sale or export of highly advanced weapons to Latin American countries.

States that this prohibition does not apply to any sale, sales, financing, or license permitted by an international agreement that provides for restraint: (1) in the purchase of highly advanced weapons by countries in Latin America; or (2) in the sale or other transfer of highly advanced weapons to countries in Latin America.

What's happening now June 27, 1997

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

 Bill text 1 version

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Durbin, Richard J.
Illinois · Oct 22, 1997
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 983: Latin American Arms Control Act of 1997. 105th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/105-S-983/
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"S. 983: Latin American Arms Control Act of 1997." 105th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/105-S-983/.
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S. 983, 105th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/105-S-983/.
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