An en bloc amendment to modify provisions in the bill regarding U.S. export licensing of goods and technology for civil use to countries on the list of controlled countries. The amendments would specify that such exports shall be given a presumption of approval whether the civil and noncivil uses of such exports are "reasonably distinguishable or there is significant risk of diversion of the goods or technology to an unauthorized use or consignee." The amendments would also delete provisions of the bill which require the Secretary of Commerce to consult with the Secretary of Defense to determine whether such exports are subject to controls.

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Amendment Number
362
Description
An en bloc amendment to modify provisions in the bill regarding U.S. export licensing of goods and technology for civil use to countries on the list of controlled countries. The amendments would specify that such exports shall be given a presumption of approval whether the civil and noncivil uses of such exports are "reasonably distinguishable or there is significant risk of diversion of the goods or technology to an unauthorized use or consignee." The amendments would also delete provisions of the bill which require the Secretary of Commerce to consult with the Secretary of Defense to determine whether such exports are subject to controls.
Purpose
Amendments preserve the authority of the Secretary of Defense in the export administration licensing process in order to insure that the national security concerns of the United States are protected.
Congress
102
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Oct 30, 1991
Latest Action Text
On agreeing to the Mavroules amendments (A005) Agreed to by voice vote.
Latest Action Time
17:02:31
Submitted Date
Oct 30, 1991
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Jun 7, 2021
Amendment 362 — Informed