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. 87–195Pub. L. 98–151, § 101(b)(2)97 Stat. 972Pub. L. 104–164, title I, § 121(a)110 Stat. 1428(, pt. II, § 571, as added , , ; amended , , .)
Editorial Notes
Codification
Section 571 of Pub. L. 87–195Pub. L. 98–151 is based on section 201 of title II of H.R. 2992, Ninety-eighth Congress, as reported , and enacted into law by .
Amendments
Pub. L. 104–1641996— substituted “Notwithstanding any other provision of law that restricts assistance to foreign countries (other than sections 2304 and 2371 of this title)” for “Subject to the provisions of this part”.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date
Pub. L. 98–151, § 101(b)(2)97 Stat. 972
Executive Documents
Delegation of Functions
section 2381 of this titleFor delegation of functions of President under this section, see Ex. Ord. No. 12163, , 44 F.R. 56673, as amended, set out as a note under .