Export Administra­tion Amendments Act of 1985

The Export Administration Amendments Act was reauthorized and amended in this legislation. The amendments aimed to strengthen export controls, improve foreign availability determinations, and enhance international cooperation on export restrictions. Key provisions include monitoring or controls on metallic materials capable of being recycled, short supply controls on domestically produced crude oil, refined petroleum products, unprocessed red cedar, and agricultural commodities. The authority to impose export controls was clarified, and the expiration date of short supply controls was specified.