An amendment revising the section on enforcement authority to provide that an officer of the U.S. Customs Service or other authorized person, rather than providing an officer or employee of the Department of Commerce, may be designated to stop, search and examine when there is reasonable cause for suspicion. Upon seizure of any goods or technology, the matter shall be referred to the Department of Commerce for further investigation and appropriate action.

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Amendment Number
400
Description
An amendment revising the section on enforcement authority to provide that an officer of the U.S. Customs Service or other authorized person, rather than providing an officer or employee of the Department of Commerce, may be designated to stop, search and examine when there is reasonable cause for suspicion. Upon seizure of any goods or technology, the matter shall be referred to the Department of Commerce for further investigation and appropriate action.
Congress
98
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Sep 29, 1983
Latest Action Text
Amendment Failed of Passage in Committee of Whole by Division Vote: 8 - 14.
Submitted Date
Sep 29, 1983
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Jun 30, 2021
Amendment 400 — Informed