International Emergency Economic Powers Act
Public Law 95-223 · H.R. 7738 · 95th Congress · began in the House
Signed by Jimmy Carter (D) on Dec 28, 1977 · International Affairs
Sponsor: Rep. Jonathan Bingham (D-NY-22)
Cosponsors (3): Rep. Charles Whalen, Rep. Andy Ireland,
Passage votes
- HouseMethod not stated
- SenateMethod not stated
Data notes
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
=Title I: Amendments to the Trading With the Enemy Act= - Amends the Trading With the Enemy Act of 1917 to repeal the authority of the President to regulate economic transactions with foreign countries or nationals except in time of war. Permits non-war emergency regulations in effect as of July 1, 1977, to continue for two years after the enactment of the National Emergency Act, unless the President determines that continuation of such regulations is in the national interest.
Amends the National Emergencies Act to repeal the exemption of transactions in gold and silver from application of such Act.
Amends the Trading With the Enemy Act of 1917 to repeal the authority of the President to take discretionary measures for the enforcement of wartime authority under such Act. Increases the penalties for violations of the Trading With the Enemy Act.
=Title II: International Emergency Economic Powers= - International Emergency Economic Powers Act - Authorizes the President to regulate foreign economic transactions when the President declares a national emergency to deal with any unusual and extraordinary threat to the United States which has a foreign source. Directs the President to consult with and report to Congress when exercising such authority. Sets forth penalties for violation of regulations issued under this Act.
=Title III: Amendments to the Export Administration Act of 1969= - Amends the Export Administration Act of 1969 to permit the President to prohibit or curtail (1) exportation (to effectuate the policies of such Act) subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, or (2) exports by persons subject to such jurisdiction.
Committees
The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 18 actions.
- Dec 28, 1977Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- PresidentPresident · Public Law 95-223.
- Dec 16, 1977FloorFloor · Enrolled measure represented to President.
- Dec 15, 1977PresidentPresident · Enrolled measure returned to House for corrections.
- Dec 8, 1977PresidentPresident · Measure presented to President.
- PresidentPresident · Measure enrolled in Senate.
- PresidentPresident · Measure enrolled in House.
- Dec 7, 1977Resolving differencesResolving differences · Senate agreed to House amendments to certain Senate amendments.
- Nov 30, 1977Resolving differencesResolving differences · House agreed to certain Senate amendments with amendments.
- Resolving differencesResolving differences · House agreed to certain Senate amendments.
- Oct 11, 1977FloorFloor · Measure passed Senate, amended.
- Oct 3, 1977CommitteeCommittee · Reported by Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
- Jul 13, 1977CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
- Jul 12, 1977FloorFloor · Measure passed House, amended.
- FloorFloor · Measure called up under motion to suspend rules and pass in House.
- Jun 23, 1977CommitteeCommittee · Reported by House Foreign Affairs Committee
- Jun 13, 1977CommitteeCommittee · Referred to House Foreign Affairs Committee
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the House
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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.