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H.R. 6156 (112th)

Russia and Moldova Jackson-Vanik Repeal and Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act of 2012

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Introduced

19 July 2012

Last action

14 December 2012 · President

Status

Became Public Law No: 112-208.

Sponsors

Rep. Camp, Dave [R-MI-4], Rep. Levin, Sander M. [D-MI-12], Rep. Brady, Kevin [R-TX-8], Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7], Rep. Reichert, David G. [R-WA-8], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. Roskam, Peter J. [R-IL-6], Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3], Rep. Paulsen, Erik [R-MN-3], Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-14], Rep. Grimm, Michael G. [R-NY-11], Rep. Mulvaney, Mick [R-SC-5], Rep. Boustany, Charles W., Jr. [R-LA-3], Rep. Rokita, Todd [R-IN-4], Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5]

Subjects

Rule of law

Source updated

7 April 2025

Rule of law

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Summary

Russia and Moldova Jackson-Vanik Repeal Act of 2012 - Authorizes the President to: (1) determine that title IV (Jackson-Vanik Amendment) of the Trade Act of 1974 (denying nondiscriminatory treatment [normal trade relations treatment] to non-market countries that restrict freedom of emigration and other human rights) should no longer apply to the Russian Federation, and (2) extend permanent normal trade relations treatment to the products of the Russian Federation upon its accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO). Directs the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) to assess annually to Congress: (1) the extent to which the Russian Federation is implementing the WTO Agreement and certain related agreements, and (2) the progress made by the Russian Federation in acceding to and implementing the Ministerial Declaration on Trade in Information Technology Products of the WTO (Information Technology Agreement) and the Agreement on Government Procurement of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act. Requires the USTR also to include in the report a plan of action to encourage the Russian Federation to improve its implementation of, or increase its progress in acceding to, the agreement when appropriate. Directs the USTR to report annually to Congress on enforcement actions taken by the USTR against the Russian Federation to ensure full compliance of its obligations as a WTO member. Directs the USTR and the Secretary of State to report jointly and annually to Congress on measures they have taken and the results achieved in promoting the rule of law in the Russian Federation to support U.S. investment. Directs the Secretary of Commerce to establish a phone hotline and secure website accessible both within and outside of the Russian Federation to allow U.S. entities to report instances of bribery and to request U.S. assistance with respect to corruption in the Russian Federation. Amends the Trade Act of 1974 to direct the USTR to include in the annual National Trade Estimates report on barriers to access of foreign markets an identification and analysis of any laws, policies, or practices of the Russian Federation that deny fair and equitable market access to U.S. digital trade. Requires the USTR to continue to pursue the reduction of barriers to trade imposed on U.S. exports by the Russian Federation. Authorizes the President to: (1) determine that the Jackson-Vanik Amendment should no longer apply to Moldova, and (2) extend permanent normal trade relations treatment to the products of Moldova.

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Timeline

  1. 19 July 2012

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 19 July 2012

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 19 July 2012

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 26 July 2012

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  5. 26 July 2012

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  6. 31 July 2012

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 454.

    Source: Calendars

  7. 31 July 2012

    Reported

    Reported by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 112-632.

    Source: Committee

  8. 31 July 2012

    Reported

    Reported by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 112-632.

    Source: Committee

  9. 13 November 2012

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 808 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6156 with 1 hour and 30 minutes of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. The resolution provides that an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 112-33 shall be considered as adopted. The resolution waives all points of order against consideration of the bill.

    Source: Floor

  10. 15 November 2012

    Passed

    Rule H. Res. 808 passed House.

    Source: Floor

  11. 16 November 2012

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  12. 16 November 2012

    Vote

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 365 - 43 (Roll no. 608). (text: CR H6401-6404)

    Source: Floor

  13. 16 November 2012

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 365 - 43 (Roll no. 608).(text: CR H6401-6404)

    Source: Floor

  14. 16 November 2012

    Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 808. (consideration: CR H6401-6409, H6409-6417)

    Source: Floor

  15. 16 November 2012

    Floor

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6156 with 1 hour and 30 minutes of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. The resolution provides that an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 112-33 shall be considered as adopted. The resolution waives all points of order against consideration of the bill.

    Source: Floor

  16. 16 November 2012

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H6417)

    Source: Floor

  17. 26 November 2012

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 552.

    Source: Calendars

  18. 4 December 2012

    Floor

    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (consideration: CR S7392-7393)

    Source: Floor

  19. 5 December 2012

    Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7437-7445, S7448-7453)

    Source: Floor

  20. 6 December 2012

    Floor

    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S7660-7663)

    Source: Floor

  21. 6 December 2012

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 92 - 4. Record Vote Number: 223.

    Source: Floor

  22. 7 December 2012

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  23. 7 December 2012

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  24. 14 December 2012

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 112-208.

    Source: President

  25. 14 December 2012

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  26. 14 December 2012

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

Votes

6 December 2012 · Bill Passed · On Passage of the Bill H.R. 6156 · Bill Passed · Official source

Yes 92 · No 4 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 4

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

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