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- H.R.2131
H.R.2131: To reauthorize the Tropical Forest Conservation Act of 1998 through fiscal year 2004, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced June 12, 2001
- Latest Major Action Aug. 17, 2001
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
34 (16 Democrats, 19 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Amends the Tropical Forest Conservation Act of 1998 to authorize appropriations through FY 2004 for the cost for the reduction of any debt owed to the United States by a developing country with a tropical forest as a result of concessional loans made or credits extended to such country under specified laws. Revises reduction of debt eligibility requirements to amend the requirement that such country put in place major investment reforms to...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Congressional Budget Office Estimate
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Reported (Amended) by the Committee on International Relations. H. Rept. 107-119.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 63.
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Mr. Chabot moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2131.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
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Cleared for White House.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Presented to President.
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Signed by President.
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Became Public Law No: 107-26.
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| June 12, 2001 |
Introduced in the House by Rob Portman (R-Ohio) |