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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Mar 8, 2001
Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Act of 2001 - Declares it is U.S. policy to support the Zimbabwean people in their struggles to effect peaceful, democratic change, achieve broad-based and equitable economic growth, and restore the rule of law.Provides for certain bilateral and multilateral debt relief for Zimbabwe (including the establishment of a Southern Africa Finance Center for the development of commercial projects there and the Southern Africa region) upon the President's certification to the appropriate congressional committees that: (1) the rule of law has been restored in Zimbabwe; (2) certain election or pre-election conditions have been met; (3) the Government of Zimbabwe has demonstrated a commitment to an equitable, legal, and transparent land reform program; (4) such government is making a good faith effort to end the war in the Democratic Republic of Congo; and (5) the Zimbabwean Armed Forces, the National Police of Zimbabwe, and other state security forces have become subordinate to the elected civilian Zimbabwean government. Restricts multilateral assistance to Zimbabwe until such certification is made. Authorizes the President to waive such requirements if it is in the national interest of the United States.Authorizes the President to provide certain foreign assistance funds to Zimbabwe to support the establishment of democratic institutions, free press and independent media, and the rule of law.Urges the President to consult immediately with the governments of European Union member states, Canada, and other appropriate foreign countries on specified actions to be taken against individuals responsible for violence and the breakdown of the rule of law in Zimbabwe.
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Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN] · R–TN
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Became Public Law No: 107-99.
Became Public Law No: 107-99.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Senate agreed to the House amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12985-12986; text: CR S12985-12986)
Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to the House amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S12985-12986; text: CR S12985-12986)
Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 396 - 11 (Roll no. 468). (text: CR H8758)
House roll call 468 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 396 - 11 (Roll no. 468).(text: CR H8758)
House roll call 468 · Individual votesAt 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.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 494.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8758-8763, H8815)
Mr. Royce moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 188.
Committee on Financial Services discharged.
Committee on Financial Services discharged.
House Committee on Financial Services Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Dec. 4, 2001.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on International Relations. H. Rept. 107-312, Part I.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on International Relations. H. Rept. 107-312, Part I.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Referred to the Subcommittee on International Monetary Policy and Trade.
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, 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.
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, 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.
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, 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.
Received in the House.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8627-8628; text: CR S8627-8628)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8627-8628; text: CR S8627-8628)
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 90.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Introduced in Senate
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