Clean Diamond Trade Act

Summary

Clean Diamond Trade Act - Prohibits the importation of rough diamonds into the United States unless the exporting country is implementing a system of controls on the export or import of rough diamonds that: (1) meets specified requirements, consistent with United Nations General Assembly Resolution 55/56 adopted on December 1, 2000, or is functionally equivalent; or (2) meets the requirements of an international agreement which requires such controls and to which the United States is a party. Prohibits the importation of polished diamonds (including jewelry containing diamonds) into the United States unless the exporting country: (1) is implementing a system of controls on the export and import of rough diamonds, except such system shall not be required for countries that do not import rough diamonds; and (2) requires that its own imports of diamonds originate from countries that have implemented a system of controls on the export and import of rough diamonds. Provides a waiver of the requirements of this Act. Urges the President to negotiate an international agreement to eliminate trade in diamonds used to support conflict in the country or regions in which such diamonds are mined.

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• Placed on Calendar Senate (text)

  Placed on Calendar Senate · EN · 30 November 2001

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• Placed on Calendar Senate (PDF)

  Placed on Calendar Senate · EN · 30 November 2001

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• Engrossed in House (text)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 28 November 2001

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• Engrossed in House (PDF)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 28 November 2001

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• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 28 November 2001

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 2 August 2001

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 2 August 2001

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 2 August 2001

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