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- H.R.3766
H.R.3766: To prohibit economic assistance, military assistance, or arms transfers to the Government of Sudan until appropriate action is taken to eliminate chattel slavery in Sudan, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 104th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced July 9, 1996
- Latest Major Action July 17, 1996
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
25 (17 Democrats, 1 Independent, 1 Independent Democrat, 6 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Prohibits the President from providing economic assistance, military assistance, or arms transfers to Sudan (or to any foreign country involved in chattel slavery in Sudan) unless he certifies to the Congress that Sudan has taken action to eliminate chattel slavery, including: (1) enactment of antislavery laws that punish violators; and (2) rigorous enforcement of such laws. Directs the Secretary of State to designate an individual from the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to House International Relations
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Referred to House Banking and Financial Services
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa.
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| July 9, 1996 |
Introduced in the House by Donald M. Payne (D-N.J.) |