Agriculture Export Relief Act of 1998
Public Law 105-194 · S. 2282 · 105th Congress · began in the Senate
Signed by Bill Clinton (D) on Jul 14, 1998 · International Affairs
Sponsor: Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY)
Cosponsors (22): Sen. Joseph Biden, Sen. Pat Roberts,
Passage votes
- HouseVoice vote
- SenateUnanimous consent
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
Agriculture Export Relief Act of 1998 - Amends the Arms Export Control Act to exempt, through September 30, 1999, Department of Agriculture assistance for the purchase or other provision of food or other agricultural commodities (including fertilizer, medicines, and medical equipment) from the prohibition against extensions of U.S. Government credit, credit guarantees, or other financial assistance to countries involved in the transfer or use of nuclear explosive devices.
Committees
The record shows no committee referral for this bill.
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 10 actions.
- Jul 14, 1998Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 105-194.
- Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- PresidentPresident · Presented to President.
- Resolving differencesResolving differences · Senate agreed to the House amendment by Unanimous Consent.
- FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- FloorFloor · On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
- FloorFloor · Mr. Gilman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- Jul 9, 1998FloorFloor · Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 98-0. Record Vote No: 190.Senate roll call 190
- FloorFloor · Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the Senate
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Official record
The bill’s full text and every action, including introduction and committee steps, are on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.