In case of a treaty for the limitation of naval armament to which the United States is a signatory, the President may suspend so much of the authorized naval construction as is necessary to bring the naval vessels of the United States within the limitations agreed upon. Such a suspension does not apply to vessels under construction at the time the suspension is made.
Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 104170A Stat. 449Pub. L. 115–232, div. A, title VIII, § 807(d)(2)132 Stat. 1836(, , § 7294; renumbered § 8664, , , .)
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Revised section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
7294 | 34 U.S.C. 498h (as applicable to vessels). | May 17, 1938, ch. 243, § 9 (as applicable to vessels), 52 Stat. 403. |
The words “the United States would welcome and support an international conference for naval limitations” are omitted as a declaration of purpose without permanent or general significance. The word “further” is omitted since there is no such agreement in existence today. The word “international” is omitted as unnecessary since the word “treaty” necessarily involves an international understanding. The word “may” is substituted for the words “is hereby authorized and empowered to” for brevity.
Editorial Notes
Amendments
Pub. L. 115–232section 7294 of this title2018— renumbered as this section.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 2018 Amendment
Pub. L. 115–232section 800 of Pub. L. 115–232section 3001 of this titleAmendment by effective , with provision for the coordination of amendments and special rule for certain redesignations, see , set out as a note preceding .