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55 Stat. 784

 

Joint Resolution To Repeal Sections 20, 3, and 6 of the Neutrality Act Of 1939, and for Other Purposes

 

Resolved by the senate and Home of Representatives of the United states of America in Congress assembled, That section 2 of the Neu­trality Act of 1939 (relating to commerce with States engaged in armed conflict), and section 3 of such Act (relating to combat areas), are hereby repealed.

SEC. 2. Section 6 of the Neutrality Act of 1939 (relating to the arming of American vessels) is hereby repealed; and, during the un­limited national emergency proclaimed by the President on May 27,

 

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DOCUMENTS

 

1941, the President is authorized, through such agency as he may desig­nate, to arm, or to permit or cause to be armed, any American vessel as defined in such Act. The provisions of section 16 of the Criminal Code (relating to bonds from armed vessels on clearing) shall not apply to any such vessel.

Approved, November 17, 1941, 4: 30 p.m., E. S. T.