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H.R.180: Darfur Accountability and Divestment Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Jan. 4, 2007
- Latest Major Action Aug. 3, 2007
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
152 (138 Democrats, 15 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Darfur Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007 - (Sec. 3) Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to ensure the publication every six months in the Federal Register of a list of all persons (as defined by this Act) who have a direct investment in or are conducting business operations in Sudan's power production, mineral extraction, oil-related, or military equipment industries. Sets forth excluded business operations, including operations...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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 Financial Services
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Referred to House Oversight and Government Reform
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Insurance and Government Sponsored Enterprises.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.
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Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Management, Organization, and Procurement.
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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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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Mr. Frank (MA) 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. 180.
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At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
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Considered as unfinished business.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 1 (Roll no. 764).
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Received in the Senate.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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| Jan. 4, 2007 |
Introduced in the House by Barbara Lee (D-Calif.) |