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H.R. 2121 (107th)

Russian Democracy Act of 2002

enactedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

12 June 2001

Last action

23 October 2002 · Became law

Status

Became Public Law No: 107-246.

Sponsors

Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12], Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large], Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9], Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Rep. Hoeffel, Joseph M. [D-PA-13], Rep. Hilliard, Earl F. [D-AL-7], Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12], Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH], Rep. Bereuter, Doug [R-NE-1]

Subjects

Rule of law, Environment, Taxation

Source updated

7 April 2025

Rule of law · Environment · Taxation

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Summary

Russian Democracy Act of 2001 - Declares it shall be U.S. policy to: (1) engage the Government of the Russian Federation to strengthen democratic reform and institutions, and to promote good governance principles based on the internationally recognized norms of transparency in business practices, the rule of law, religious freedom, and human rights; (2) incorporate democratic reforms, independent media, and economic reforms in the broad U.S. agenda with such Government; and (3) encourage such Government to address cross-border issues, including the environment, crime, trafficking, and corruption in a cooperative and transparent manner consistent with internationally recognized principles of the rule of law. Expresses the sense of Congress that the Government of the Russian Federation, as obliged under existing bilateral agreements, should resolve outstanding taxation issues that hinder the deliverance of U.S. assistance programs. Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to include among activities eligible for U.S. assistance to the independent states of the former Soviet Union activities for the promotion of democracy, rule of law, human rights, economic reforms, administration of justice, and the development of a free and independent media in Russia. Authorizes the President to carry out specified related activities in providing such assistance to Russia.

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Timeline

  1. 12 June 2001

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 12 June 2001

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1072)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 12 June 2001

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 12 June 2001

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 1 November 2001

    Passed

    Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Committee

  6. 1 November 2001

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 11 December 2001

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

  8. 11 December 2001

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  9. 11 December 2001

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9108-9109)

    Source: Floor

  10. 11 December 2001

    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 H9108-9109)

    Source: Floor

  11. 11 December 2001

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2121.

    Source: Floor

  12. 11 December 2001

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9108-9112)

    Source: Floor

  13. 12 December 2001

    Introduced

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

    Source: IntroReferral

  14. 1 August 2002

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 543.

    Source: Calendars

  15. 1 August 2002

    Reported

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Source: Committee

  16. 1 August 2002

    Reported

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. Without written report.

    Source: Committee

  17. 20 September 2002

    Reported

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S8998-9002; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S8998-8999)

    Source: Floor

  18. 20 September 2002

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent.(text as passed Senate: CR S8999-9000)

    Source: Floor

  19. 23 September 2002

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  20. 7 October 2002

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments to H.R. 2121.

    Source: Floor

  21. 7 October 2002

    ResolvingDifferences

    Mr. Smith (NJ) moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments. (consideration: CR H7109-7112)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  22. 7 October 2002

    Passed

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

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  23. 7 October 2002

    Passed

    On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7109-7111)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  24. 7 October 2002

    Passed

    Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7109-7111)

    Source: NotUsed

  25. 11 October 2002

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  26. 11 October 2002

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  27. 23 October 2002

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 107-246.

    Source: President

  28. 23 October 2002

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

  29. 23 October 2002

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

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