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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) Travel advisories.--On being notified by the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration that the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration has decided under section 44907(d)(2)(A)(ii) of this title that a condition exists that threatens the security of passengers, aircraft, or crew traveling to or from a foreign airport that the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration has decided under section 44907 of this title does not maintain and carry out effective security measures, the Secretary of State--
(1) immediately shall issue a travel advisory for that airport; and
(2) shall publicize the advisory widely.
(b) Suspending assistance.--The President shall suspend assistance provided under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2151 et seq.) or the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2751 et seq.) to a country in which is located an airport with respect to which section 44907(d)(1) of this title becomes effective if the Secretary of State decides the country is a high terrorist threat country. The President may waive this subsection if the President decides, and reports to Congress, that the waiver is required because of national security interests or a humanitarian emergency.
(c) Actions no longer required.--An action required under this section is no longer required only if the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration has made a decision as provided under section 44907(d)(4) of this title. The Administrator shall notify Congress when the action is no longer required to be taken.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - 49 U.S.C. § 44908 - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 49. Transportation § 44908. Travel advisory and suspension of foreign assistance - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/us/title-49-transportation/49-usc-sect-44908/
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