Public Law 115-253 · S. 2946 · Became law

Anti-Terrorism Clarification Act of 2018

Official title: “To amend title 18, United States Code, to clarify the meaning of the terms “act of war” and “blocked asset”, and for other purposes.”

House: without objection · Senate: voice vote
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