It shouldalso be noted that several assistance programs are exempted from strict adherence to the sanctionsregime. In the same vein, the current foreign operations appropriations, in funding nonproliferation,anti-terrorism, demining and related programs, includes a "Notwithstanding" clause that could allowfor assistance despite the sanctions regime currently in place against Libya (title II of P.L. On November 15, 1985, thePresident, citing this provision, issued Executive Order 12538 (50 F.R. 47527; 19 U.S.C.
This report discusses U.S. laws and executive orders that impose economic sanctionscurrently in place against Libya, including whether they can be changed by executive action, andexemptions to the sanctions that could make foreign assistance available. This report will be updatedas events warrant.