The antiterrorism and effective death penalty act of 1996 see next section added another relevant section, section 40a, to the arms export control act. Together, the two laws regulate arms transfers, arms sales, security training, and the transfer of nuclear technology. Apr 30, 2020 the foreign assistance act faa of 1961, 22 u. Under the direction of the president, the act charges. An amendment in the international security assistance and arms export control act of 1976 changed the name of fmsa to the aeca. Arms export control act aeca defense security cooperation. The arms control export act the first relevant piece of legislation that guides the current regime of export controls and arms sales is the arms control export act, which was created in 1976. Public law 93559 foreign assistance act of 1974, s. The foreign military sales fms program is a form of security assistance authorized by the arms export control act aeca, as amended 22 u. The arms export control act of 1976 title ii of pub.
That bill amended the arms export control act to apply the 36b veto procedure to certain other transactions and to add a congressional veto to thirdparty transfers. An act to amend the foreign assistance act of 1961 and the arms export control act to make improvements to certain defense and security assistance provisions under july 21, 1996 those acts, to authorize the transfer of naval vessels to certain foreign countries, h. International security assistance and arms export control act. Oct 31, 1981 tled the international security assistance act of 1977 was presented to him for signature. Section 38 is the successor to section 414 of the mutual security act of 1954. References to foreign military sales act deemed reference to arms export control act section 20jb of pub. It is the sense of congress that except in extraordinary cir. No assistance shall be provided to that country under the foreign assistance act of 1961, or any successor act, or the arms export control act, other than assistance that is. This effort resulted in the passage of the foreign assistance act of 1961 faa. Prohibitions and penalties under section 582 of the 1990.
Apr 25, 2002 use the pdf linked in the document sidebar for the official electronic format. Security assistance is a group of programs authorized by the foreign assistance act faa and the arms export control act aeca or other related statutes by which the us provides defense articles, military training, and other defense related services, by grant, loan, cash sale, or lease, in furtherance of national policies and objectives. No assistance shall be provided to that country under the foreign assistance act of 1961, or any successor act, or the arms export control act, other than assistance that is intended to benefit. To amend the foreign assistance act of 1961 and tlie foreign military sales. Crs report for congress carnegie endowment for international. Pursuant to section 622c of the faa, the secretary of state is responsible for the. Model foreign language competence posts chapter 3a mendments to title, united states code chapter 4s aving provisions, congressional oversight, and. The act provides for a presidential waiver if the president deems such a waiver to be in the national interest. The foreign assistance act of 1961, referred to in subsecs. Arms export control act public law 90629 as amended through p.
The aeca came into existence with the passage of the foreign military sales act fmsa of 1968. Arms export control act legislation us encyclopedia of law. Any reference to the foreign military sales act see short. Foreign assistance act faa and arms export control act aeca section 202a. International security assistance and arms export control. Foreign military sales fms defense security cooperation. Mortsolf introduction on february 12, 1986, an unheralded, yet highly significant piece of legislation was signed into law. Be it enacted by the senate and house of representatives of the united states of america in congress assembled, section 1. Any reference to the foreign military sales act see short title note below shall be deemed to be a reference to the arms export control act.
The arms export control act federation of american scientists. Security assistance legislation and policy revisiting the legislative veto issue. The international security assistance and arms export control act of 1976 the international security assistance and arms export control act of 1976,1 which amends the foreign assistance act of 19612 and the foreign military sales act,3 was signed into law by former president gerald r. The alternative is to sell the equipment under the arms export control act if the provisions of that act are otherwise met. The arms export control act, referred to in subsec. Nance and meg donovan foreign relations authorization act, fiscal years 2000 and 2001 h. Security assistance and arms export control act vetoed 5 of the. Forces fund or any other security assistance program. An act to consolidate and revise foreign assistance legislation relating to. Under the act, the president is given the authority to control the import. To authorize the transfer of a specified naval landing ship dock to the government of brazil under the leasing authority of chapter 6 of the arms export control act. If you think any of the information displayed in the pdf is subject to a.
A determination of the secretary of state under section 620a of the foreign assistance act of 1961 22 u. In the united states, the arms export control act of 1976 aeca and the foreign assistance act of 1961 faa are the guiding statutes for u. Need for international defense cooperation and military export controls. A few programs are established outside the statutory framework of the foreign assistance act of 1961, and thus are not included in detail in this report.
The international security assistance and arms export control at of 1976 authorizes the u. Section 620m of the foreign assistance act of 1961 also referred to as the state leahy law states, in pertinent part. Amendment to the international security assistance and arms export control. Arms export control act the act, which were enacted in 1976. Security assistance and arms export control act of 1976, h. For complete classification of this act to the code, see short title note set out under section 2751 of this title and tables. Public law 94329 international security assistance and arms export control act of 1976, h. Public release of foreign security forces units ineligible. Section 504a of the foreign assistance act of 1961 is amended to read as follows. Reference e for the transfer of all defense articles and services pursuant to authorities other than the arms export control act or foreign assistance act of 1961 and using funds made available to the department of defense including, but not. Apr 08, 20 the foreign assistance act of 1961, as amended legislation on foreign relations through 2002 july 2003 volume ia of volumes ia and ib overview. To amend the foreign assistance act of 1961 and the arms export control act to make improvements to certain defense and security assistance provisions under those acts, to. No assistance shall be provided to that country under the foreign assistance act of 1961, or any successor act, or the arms export control act, other than assistance that is intended to benefit the people of that country directly and that is not channeled through governmental agencies or entities of that country. To amend the foreign assistance act of 1961 and the arms export control act to make improvements to certain defense and security assistance provisions under those acts, to authorize the transfer of naval vessels to certain foreign countries, and for other purposes.
Any expense incurred by 10 the united states in connection with a transfer authorized 11 by this section shall be charged to the recipient notwith12 standing section 516e of the foreign assistance act of 1961 22 u. Start printed page 20429 presidential determination no. Jun 15, 2017 our approach to arms sales is driven by statute, regulations, and policy. A recent amendment to the arms export control act by dr. Arms export control act october 22, 1968 the key provision of the arms export control act that applies to libya is section 40 22 u. Section 102b of the arms export control act aeca requires the president. It shall be the policy of the united states to exert leadership in the world community to bring about arrangements for reducing the international trade in implements of war and to lessen the danger of outbreak of regional conflict and the burdens of armaments. Pursuant to the authority vested in me by the constitution and the laws of the united states, including section 503a of the foreign assistance act of 1961, as amended, and section 3a1 of the arms export control act, as amended, i hereby find that the furnishing of defense articles and services to iraq will strengthen the security of the. The arms export control act federation of american.
It was last amended by the public law listed in the as amended through note above and below at the bottom of each page of the pdf version and. A pursuant to authorities other than the arms export control act 22 u. Apr 07, 2014 7 on a sale basis under section 21 of the arms export con8 trol act 22 u. The foreign assistance act of 1961, as amended, referred to in text, is pub. The act discloses the united states commitment and sustainment to a world free from the dangers of armaments and the scourge of war.
For complete classification of this act to the code, see short title note set out under section 2151 of this title and tables. Export provisions are administered by the department of state. This publication is a compilation of the text of public law 90629. International security assistance and arms export control act of. The key statutes through which we conduct arms transfers are the foreign assistance act of 1961, as amended faa, and the arms export control act, as amended aeca.
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