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- H.R.2954
H.R.2954: To prohibit the importation into the United States of colombo tantalite from certain countries involved in the conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Sept. 25, 2001
- Latest Major Action Sept. 26, 2001
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Bill Summary
Prohibits the importation into the United States of colombo tantalite (coltan) or tantalum, tantalum ore, or tantalum powder from the countries of Rwanda, Uganda, Burundi, or the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Prohibits a U.S. person from purchasing such products from such countries outside of the United States. Sets forth a civil penalty for violations of this Act.Directs the Commissioner of Customs to determine, to the extent possible,...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on International Relations, 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 Ways and Means
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Referred to House International Relations
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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| Sept. 25, 2001 |
Introduced in the House by Cynthia McKinney (D-Ga.) |