An amendment to insert language which clarifies that the term "excess defense articles" does not include any construction equipment (including tractors, scrapers, loaders, graders, bulldozers, generators, compressors, and dump trucks), except to the extent that the President determines that the inclusion of construction equipment in that term is essential to United States national interests or that such equipment is to be provided as humanitarian assistance.

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Amendment Number
149
Description
An amendment to insert language which clarifies that the term "excess defense articles" does not include any construction equipment (including tractors, scrapers, loaders, graders, bulldozers, generators, compressors, and dump trucks), except to the extent that the President determines that the inclusion of construction equipment in that term is essential to United States national interests or that such equipment is to be provided as humanitarian assistance.
Purpose
Amendment to the Taylor (MS) amendment (A017) sought to provide the President with authority to waive certain conditions contained in the Taylor (MS) amendment which restricts the transfer of certain excess military construction equipment to other countries when the President determines such transfer is essential to United States national interests or that such equipment is to be provided as humanitarian assistance.
Congress
102
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Jun 19, 1991
Latest Action Text
On agreeing to the McCollum amendment (A018) Failed by recorded vote: 150 - 267 (Roll no. 166).
Latest Action Time
11:26:22
Submitted Date
Jun 13, 1991
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Jun 7, 2021
Amendment 149 — Informed