Collapse to view only § 2349aa. General authority
- § 2349aa. General authority
- § 2349aa-1. Purposes
- § 2349aa-2. Limitations
- § 2349aa-3. Repealed.
- § 2349aa-4. Authorization of appropriations
- § 2349aa-5. Administrative authorities
- § 2349aa-6. Repealed.
- § 2349aa-7. Coordination of all United States terrorism-related assistance to foreign countries
- § 2349aa-8. Prohibition on imports from and exports to Libya
- § 2349aa-9. Ban on importing goods and services from countries supporting terrorism
- § 2349aa-10. Antiterrorism assistance
§ 2349aa. General authority
Notwithstanding any other provision of law that restricts assistance to foreign countries (other than sections 2304 and 2371 of this title), the President is authorized to furnish, on such terms and conditions as the President may determine, assistance to foreign countries in order to enhance the ability of their law enforcement personnel to deter terrorists and terrorist groups from engaging in international terrorist acts such as bombing, kidnapping, assassination, hostage taking, and hijacking. Such assistance may include training services and the provision of equipment and other commodities related to bomb detection and disposal, management of hostage situations, physical security, and other matters relating to the detection, deterrence, and prevention of acts of terrorism, the resolution of terrorist incidents, and the apprehension of those involved in such acts.
(Pub. L. 87–195, pt. II, § 571, as added Pub. L. 98–151, § 101(b)(2), Nov. 14, 1983, 97 Stat. 972; amended Pub. L. 104–164, title I, § 121(a), July 21, 1996, 110 Stat. 1428.)
§ 2349aa–1. Purposes
Activities conducted under this part shall be designed—
(1) to enhance the antiterrorism skills of friendly countries by providing training and equipment to deter and counter terrorism;
(2) to strengthen the bilateral ties of the United States with friendly governments by offering concrete assistance in this area of great mutual concern; and
(3) to increase respect for human rights by sharing with foreign civil authorities modern, humane, and effective antiterrorism techniques.
(Pub. L. 87–195, pt. II, § 572, as added Pub. L. 98–151, § 101(b)(2), Nov. 14, 1983, 97 Stat. 972.)
§ 2349aa–2. Limitations
(a) Services and commodities furnished by agency of United States Government; advance payment
(b) Consultation in development and implementation of assistance
(c) Arms and ammunition; value of equipment and commodities
(1) Arms and ammunition may be provided under this part only if they are directly related to antiterrorism assistance.
(2) The value (in terms of original acquisition cost) of all equipment and commodities provided under this part in any fiscal year shall not exceed 30 percent of the funds made available to carry out this part for that fiscal year.
(d) Information exchange activities
(Pub. L. 87–195, pt. II, § 573, as added Pub. L. 98–151, § 101(b)(2), Nov. 14, 1983, 97 Stat. 972; amended Pub. L. 99–83, title V, § 501(b), (c), Aug. 8, 1985, 99 Stat. 220; Pub. L. 99–399, title V, § 507, Aug. 27, 1986, 100 Stat. 873; Pub. L. 101–604, title II, § 213(b), Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3086; Pub. L. 103–236, title I, § 162(e)(3), Apr. 30, 1994, 108 Stat. 405; Pub. L. 104–132, title III, § 328(a), Apr. 24, 1996, 110 Stat. 1257; Pub. L. 104–164, title I, § 121(b), July 21, 1996, 110 Stat. 1428.)
§ 2349aa–3. Repealed. Pub. L. 104–164, title I, § 121(c), July 21, 1996, 110 Stat. 1428
§ 2349aa–4. Authorization of appropriations
(a) There are authorized to be appropriated to the President to carry out this part $72,000,000 for fiscal year 2001, $73,000,000 for fiscal year 2002, and $64,200,000 for fiscal year 2003.
(b) Amounts appropriated under this section are authorized to remain available until expended.
(Pub. L. 87–195, pt. II, § 574, formerly § 575, as added Pub. L. 98–151, § 101(b)(2), Nov. 14, 1983, 97 Stat. 972; amended Pub. L. 99–83, title V, § 501(a), Aug. 8, 1985, 99 Stat. 219; Pub. L. 99–399, title IV, § 401(a)(2), Aug. 27, 1986, 100 Stat. 862; renumbered § 574, Pub. L. 104–164, title I, § 121(d), July 21, 1996, 110 Stat. 1428; Pub. L. 106–280, title IV, § 401, Oct. 6, 2000, 114 Stat. 854; Pub. L. 107–228, div. B, title XII, § 1251, Sept. 30, 2002, 116 Stat. 1433.)
§ 2349aa–5. Administrative authorities
Except where expressly provided to the contrary, any reference in any law to subchapter I of this chapter shall be deemed to include reference to this part and any reference in any law to subchapter II of this chapter shall be deemed to exclude reference to this part.
(Pub. L. 87–195, pt. II, § 575, formerly § 576, as added Pub. L. 98–151, § 101(b)(2), Nov. 14, 1983, 97 Stat. 972; renumbered § 575, Pub. L. 104–164, title I, § 121(d), July 21, 1996, 110 Stat. 1428.)
§ 2349aa–6. Repealed. Pub. L. 99–83, title V, § 501(d), Aug. 8, 1985, 99 Stat. 220
§ 2349aa–7. Coordination of all United States terrorism-related assistance to foreign countries
(a) Responsibility
(b) Repealed. Pub. L. 117–81, div. E, title LI, § 5114(b)(6), Dec. 27, 2021, 135 Stat. 2352
(c) Rule of construction
(Pub. L. 99–83, title V, § 502, Aug. 8, 1985, 99 Stat. 220; Pub. L. 99–399, title V, § 503, Aug. 27, 1986, 100 Stat. 871; Pub. L. 117–81, div. E, title LI, § 5114(b)(6), Dec. 27, 2021, 135 Stat. 2352.)
§ 2349aa–8. Prohibition on imports from and exports to Libya
(a) Prohibition on imports
(b) Prohibition on exports
(c) “United States” defined
(Pub. L. 99–83, title V, § 504, Aug. 8, 1985, 99 Stat. 221.)
§ 2349aa–9. Ban on importing goods and services from countries supporting terrorism
(a) Authority
(b) Consultation
(c) Reports
Whenever the President exercises the authority granted by this section, he shall immediately transmit to the Congress a report specifying—
(1) the country with respect to which the authority is to be exercised and the imports to be prohibited;
(2) the circumstances which necessitate the exercise of such authority;
(3) why the President believes those circumstances justify the exercise of such authority; and
(4) why the President believes the prohibitions are necessary to deal with those circumstances.
At least once during each succeeding 6-month period after transmitting a report pursuant to this subsection, the President shall report to the Congress with respect to the actions taken, since the last such report, pursuant to this section and with respect to any changes which have occurred concerning any information previously furnished pursuant to this subsection.
(d) “United States” defined
(Pub. L. 99–83, title V, § 505, Aug. 8, 1985, 99 Stat. 221.)
§ 2349aa–10. Antiterrorism assistance
(a) Omitted
(b) Assistance to foreign countries to procure explosives detection devices and other counterterrorism technology
(1) Subject to section 2349aa–4(b) of this title, up to $3,000,000 in any fiscal year may be made available—
(A) to procure explosives detection devices and other counterterrorism technology; and
(B) for joint counterterrorism research and development projects on such technology conducted with NATO and major non-NATO allies under the auspices of the Technical Support Working Group of the Department of State.
(2) As used in this subsection, the term “major non-NATO allies” means those countries designated as major non-NATO allies for purposes of section 2350a(i)(3) 1
1 See References in Text note below.
of title 10.(c) Assistance to foreign countriesNotwithstanding any other provision of law (except section 2371 of this title) up to $1,000,000 in assistance may be provided to a foreign country for counterterrorism efforts in any fiscal year if—
(1) such assistance is provided for the purpose of protecting the property of the United States Government or the life and property of any United States citizen, or furthering the apprehension of any individual involved in any act of terrorism against such property or persons; and
(2) the appropriate committees of Congress are notified not later than 15 days prior to the provision of such assistance.
(Pub. L. 104–132, title III, § 328, Apr. 24, 1996, 110 Stat. 1257.)