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H.R. 2003 (110th)

Ethiopia Democracy and Accountability Act of 2007

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Introduced

23 April 2007

Last action

3 October 2007 · Introduced

Status

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Sponsors

Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-15], Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8], Rep. Watson, Diane E. [D-CA-33], Rep. Clay, Wm. Lacy [D-MO-1], Rep. Wu, David [D-OR-1], Rep. Capuano, Michael E. [D-MA-8], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Rep. Brown, Corrine [D-FL-5], Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6], Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12], Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5], Rep. Delahunt, William D. [D-MA-10], Rep. Kilpatrick, Carolyn C. [D-MI-13], Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7], Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13], Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Rep. Fattah, Chaka [D-PA-2], Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Jones, Stephanie Tubbs [D-OH-11], Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9], Rep. Wynn, Albert Russell [D-MD-4], Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2], Rep. Clyburn, James E. [D-SC-6], Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4], Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20], Rep. Pastor, Ed [D-AZ-4], Rep. Rothman, Steven R. [D-NJ-9], Del. Christensen, Donna M. [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Miller, Brad [D-NC-13], Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7], Rep. Solis, Hilda L. [D-CA-32], Rep. Olver, John W. [D-MA-1], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Sires, Albio [D-NJ-13], Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7], Rep. Capps, Lois [D-CA-24], Rep. Tauscher, Ellen O. [D-CA-10], Rep. Farr, Sam [D-CA-20], Rep. Kennedy, Patrick J. [D-RI-1], Rep. Rodriguez, Ciro D. [D-TX-28], Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-14]

Subjects

Healthcare

Source updated

7 April 2025

Healthcare

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Summary

Ethiopia Democracy and Accountability Act of 2007 - States that is U.S. policy to: (1) support human rights, democracy, independence of the judiciary, freedom of the press, peacekeeping capacity building, and economic development in the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia; (2) collaborate with Ethiopia in the Global War on Terror; (3) seek the release of all political prisoners and prisoners of conscience in Ethiopia; (4) foster stability, democracy, and economic development in the region; and (5) strengthen U.S.-Ethiopian relations. Directs the Secretary of State to take specified actions to support human rights and democratization in Ethiopia. Prohibits until the President makes specified congressional certifications: (1) security assistance to Ethiopia, with exceptions for peacekeeping or counter-terrorism assistance; and (2) U.S. entry of any Ethiopian official involved in giving orders to use lethal force against peaceful demonstrators or accused of gross human rights violations, and government security personnel involved in specified shootings of demonstrators and prisoners. Directs the President to provide assistance for the rehabilitation of Ethiopian torture victims. Expresses the sense of Congress that the U.S. government should: (1) encourage the government of Ethiopia to enter into discussions with peaceful political groups to bring them into full participation in Ethiopia's political and economic affairs; and (2) provide necessary assistance to help achieve such goal. Directs the President to provide Ethiopia with: (1) resource policy assistance; and (2) health care assistance.

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Timeline

  1. 23 April 2007

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 23 April 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 23 April 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 25 June 2007

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1403-1405)

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 11 July 2007

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health.

    Source: Committee

  6. 18 July 2007

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .

    Source: Committee

  7. 18 July 2007

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  8. 26 September 2007

    Passed

    Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  9. 26 September 2007

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  10. 2 October 2007

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  11. 2 October 2007

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H11099-11100)

    Source: Floor

  12. 2 October 2007

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H11099-11100)

    Source: Floor

  13. 2 October 2007

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2003.

    Source: Floor

  14. 2 October 2007

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11099-11103)

    Source: Floor

  15. 2 October 2007

    Floor

    Mr. Payne moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  16. 3 October 2007

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Source: IntroReferral

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