Public Law 104-172 · H.R. 3107 · Became law

Iran and Libya Sanctions Act of 1996

Official title: “To impose sanctions on persons making certain investments directly and significantly contributing to the enhancement of the ability of Iran or Libya to develop its petroleum resources, and on persons exporting certain items that enhance Libya's weapons or aviation capabilities or enhance Libya's ability to develop its petroleum resources, and for other purposes.”

House: without objection · Senate: without objection
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The Senate passed it without objection on July 16, 1996. No individual votes are recorded.

The House passed it without objection on July 23, 1996. No individual votes are recorded.

It became law on August 5, 1996.

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