Exon-Florio National Security Test for Foreign Investments

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Administrative law.

Harbors.

Investments, Foreign.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] [publisher not identified] 2007

Summary:

Examines issues and concerns with foreign direct investment in U.S., focusing on the Exon-Florio provision of the Defense Production Act, which provides the President with authority to block the acquisition of U.S. firms by foreign investors upon determination by the interagency Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. (CFIUS) that the acquisition threatens national security. Provides information on CFIUS caseload, and reviews Congressional activity concerning the proposed Dubai Ports World acquisition, port security, and amendments to CFIUS and Exon-Florio processes

Notes:

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Microfiche version Library of Congress Congressional Research Service Exon-Florio National Security Test for Foreign Investments

Publisher Number:

CRS-2007-FDT-0898

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