An amendment to prohibit the placing of export controls on food, medicine, or medical supplies. It also prohibits the applications of controls on donations of goods intended to meet basic human needs. The amendment also expresses the intent of Congress that the President not impose controls on technologies that "help meet basic human needs." This proscription does not apply to existing export controls, nor in times of war or national emergency.

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Amendment Number
440
Description
An amendment to prohibit the placing of export controls on food, medicine, or medical supplies. It also prohibits the applications of controls on donations of goods intended to meet basic human needs. The amendment also expresses the intent of Congress that the President not impose controls on technologies that "help meet basic human needs." This proscription does not apply to existing export controls, nor in times of war or national emergency.
Congress
98
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Oct 18, 1983
Latest Action Text
Amendment Passed House by Voice Vote.
Submitted Date
Oct 19, 1983
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Jun 30, 2021
Amendment 440 — Informed