Sudan Peace Act

Summary

Sudan Peace Act - Declares that Congress condemns violations of human rights on all sides of the conflict in Sudan (including the Government of Sudan), the ongoing slave trade there, the Government's use and organization of "murahalliin" (or "mujahadeen"), Popular Defense Forces (PDF), and regular Sudanese Army units into raiding and slaving parties in Bahr al Ghazal, the Nuba Mountains, Upper Nile, and Blue Nile regions, and its aerial bombardment of civilian targets. Recognizes that the use of raiding and slaving parties is a tool for creating food shortages as a systematic means to destroy the societies, culture, and economies of the Dinka, Nuer, and Nuba peoples in a policy of low-intensity ethnic cleansing. Urges the President to make certain funds available for humanitarian assistance to the National Democratic Alliance. Authorizes the Secretary of State to utilize Department of State personnel for the support of ongoing negotiations, and eventual implementation of a peace settlement, between the Government of Sudan and opposition forces. Expresses the sense of Congress that the United Nations (UN) should be used as a tool to facilitate peace and recovery in Sudan. Prohibits business entities engaged in commercial activities in Sudan from trading their securities in any U.S. capital market unless they offer public disclosure of their activities in Sudan. Directs the President to develop a contingency plan to provide, outside UN auspices, the greatest amount of U.S. Government and privately donated relief to all affected areas in Sudan, including the Nuba Mountains, Upper Nile, and the Blue Nile regions, in the event the Government of Sudan imposes a ban on Operation Lifeline Sudan air transport relief flights. Directs the Secretary to collect information about possible war crimes by all parties to the conflict in Sudan, including slavery, rape, and aerial bombardment of civilian targets.

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Timeline

1. 5 June 2001

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, 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.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 5 June 2001

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, 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.

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 5 June 2001

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 5 June 2001

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

5. 6 June 2001

   Reported

   Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

   Source: Committee

6. 6 June 2001

   Committee

   Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

7. 7 June 2001

   Passed

   Mr. Portman asked unanimous consent that the Committee on International Relations have until 5:00 p.m. on June 8 to file a report on H.R. 2052. Agreed to without objection.

   Source: Committee

8. 8 June 2001

   Calendars

   Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 48.

   Source: Calendars

9. 8 June 2001

   Discharge

   Committee on Financial Services discharged.

   Source: Discharge

10. 8 June 2001

    Committee

    Committee on Financial Services discharged.

    Source: Committee

11. 8 June 2001

    Introduced

    House Committee on Financial Services Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than June 8, 2001.

    Source: IntroReferral

12. 8 June 2001

    Reported

    Reported by the Committee on International Relations. H. Rept. 107-92, Part I.

    Source: Committee

13. 8 June 2001

    Reported

    Reported by the Committee on International Relations. H. Rept. 107-92, Part I.

    Source: Committee

14. 12 June 2001

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 162 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2052 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be read by section. Bill is open to amendments.

    Source: Floor

15. 13 June 2001

    Vote

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 422 - 2 (Roll no. 160). (text: CR H3106-3107)

    Source: Floor

16. 13 June 2001

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 422 - 2 (Roll no. 160).(text: CR H3106-3107)

    Source: Floor

17. 13 June 2001

    Passed

    The House adopted the amendment as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.

    Source: Floor

18. 13 June 2001

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

    Source: Floor

19. 13 June 2001

    Floor

    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2052.

    Source: Floor

20. 13 June 2001

    Floor

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2052 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be read by section. Bill is open to amendments.

    Source: Floor

21. 13 June 2001

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

22. 13 June 2001

    Floor

    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 162 and Rule XXIII.

    Source: Floor

23. 13 June 2001

    Floor

    The Speaker designated the Honorable Michael K. Simpson to act as Chairman of the Committee.

    Source: Floor

24. 13 June 2001

    Reported

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 162. (consideration: CR H3098-3113; text of measure as reported in House: CR H3106-3107)

    Source: Floor

25. 13 June 2001

    Passed

    Rule H. Res. 162 passed House.

    Source: Floor

26. 14 June 2001

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate.

    Source: IntroReferral

27. 21 June 2001

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Source: IntroReferral

Votes

No vote records are attached yet.

Versions

• Referred in Senate · 21 June 2001 · Official file
• Engrossed in House · 13 June 2001 · Official file
• Reported in House · 8 June 2001 · Official file
• Introduced in House · 5 June 2001 · Official file

Documents

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• Referred in Senate (text)

  Referred in Senate · EN · 21 June 2001

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• Referred in Senate (PDF)

  Referred in Senate · EN · 21 June 2001

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• Engrossed in House (text)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 13 June 2001

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• Engrossed in House (PDF)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 13 June 2001

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• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 13 June 2001

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• Reported in House (text)

  Reported in House · EN · 8 June 2001

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• Reported in House (PDF)

  Reported in House · EN · 8 June 2001

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• Reported to House without amendment

  summary · EN · 8 June 2001

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 5 June 2001

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 5 June 2001

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 5 June 2001

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Related records

• related to → Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2052) to facilitate famine relief efforts and a comprehensive solution to the war in Sudan.
• related to ← Sudan Peace Act
• related to ← Sudan Peace Act