Congress 107 - HR 3627 - No Safe Harbor Act

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Alien property Aliens Armed Forces and National Security Compensation for victims of crime Crime and Law Enforcement Criminal investigation EBB Terrorism Embargo Export controls Expropriation Extradition Fines (Penalties) Foreign Trade and International Finance Fugitives from justice Fund raising Immigration Import restrictions International Affairs International cooperation Law Sanctions (International law) State-sponsored terrorism Terrorism Transportation and Public Works Travel Victims of terrorism

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No Safe Harbor Act - Authorizes the President to impose specified sanctions, including economic embargo and the blocking of property in the United States, against any country (or entity where applicable) that has been determined to: (1) have repeatedly provided support for acts of international terrorism; (2) not be cooperating fully with the United States antiterrorism efforts; and (3) be otherwise aiding and abetting terrorist activity. Sets forth certain penalties for violations committed under this Act.

Authorizes the President to vest and liquidate as much of property of such country or entity that has been blocked under this Act to adequately compensate the victims of terrorist acts and their families. Authorizes the President to waive such sanctions in the U.S. national security interest.

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Mar 18, 2002

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.
Jan 24, 2002

Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jan 24, 2002

Introduced in House

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