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S. 494 (107th)

Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Act of 2001

enactedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

8 March 2001

Last action

21 December 2001 · President

Status

Became Public Law No: 107-99.

Sponsors

Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN], Sen. Feingold, Russell D. [D-WI], Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC], Sen. Clinton, Hillary Rodham [D-NY], Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE]

Subjects

Defence, Rule of law

Source updated

7 April 2025

Defence · Rule of law

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Summary

Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Act of 2001 - Declares it is U.S. policy to support the Zimbabwean people in their struggles to effect peaceful, democratic change, achieve broad-based and equitable economic growth, and restore the rule of law. Provides for certain bilateral and multilateral debt relief for Zimbabwe (including the establishment of a Southern Africa Finance Center for the development of commercial projects there and the Southern Africa region) upon the President's certification to the appropriate congressional committees that: (1) the rule of law has been restored in Zimbabwe; (2) certain election or pre-election conditions have been met; (3) the Government of Zimbabwe has demonstrated a commitment to an equitable, legal, and transparent land reform program; (4) such government is making a good faith effort to end the war in the Democratic Republic of Congo; and (5) the Zimbabwean Armed Forces, the National Police of Zimbabwe, and other state security forces have become subordinate to the elected civilian Zimbabwean government. Restricts multilateral assistance to Zimbabwe until such certification is made. Authorizes the President to waive such requirements if it is in the national interest of the United States. Authorizes the President to provide certain foreign assistance funds to Zimbabwe to support the establishment of democratic institutions, free press and independent media, and the rule of law. Urges the President to consult immediately with the governments of European Union member states, Canada, and other appropriate foreign countries on specified actions to be taken against individuals responsible for violence and the breakdown of the rule of law in Zimbabwe.

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Timeline

  1. 8 March 2001

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 8 March 2001

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 12 July 2001

    Reported

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

    Source: Committee

  4. 16 July 2001

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 90.

    Source: Calendars

  5. 16 July 2001

    Reported

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

    Source: Committee

  6. 16 July 2001

    Reported

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

    Source: Committee

  7. 1 August 2001

    Passed

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8627-8628; text: CR S8627-8628)

    Source: Floor

  8. 1 August 2001

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8627-8628; text: CR S8627-8628)

    Source: Floor

  9. 2 August 2001

    Introduced

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

  10. 2 August 2001

    Introduced

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

  11. 2 August 2001

    Floor

    Received in the House.

    Source: Floor

  12. 2 August 2001

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  13. 24 August 2001

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on International Monetary Policy and Trade.

    Source: Committee

  14. 28 November 2001

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  15. 28 November 2001

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  16. 4 December 2001

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  17. 4 December 2001

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 396 - 11 (Roll no. 468). (text: CR H8758)

    Source: Floor

  18. 4 December 2001

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 396 - 11 (Roll no. 468).(text: CR H8758)

    Source: Floor

  19. 4 December 2001

    Vote

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

    Source: Floor

  20. 4 December 2001

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 494.

    Source: Floor

  21. 4 December 2001

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8758-8763, H8815)

    Source: Floor

  22. 4 December 2001

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

  23. 4 December 2001

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 188.

    Source: Calendars

  24. 4 December 2001

    Discharge

    Committee on Financial Services discharged.

    Source: Discharge

  25. 4 December 2001

    Committee

    Committee on Financial Services discharged.

    Source: Committee

  26. 4 December 2001

    Introduced

    House Committee on Financial Services Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Dec. 4, 2001.

    Source: IntroReferral

  27. 4 December 2001

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on International Relations. H. Rept. 107-312, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  28. 4 December 2001

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on International Relations. H. Rept. 107-312, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  29. 5 December 2001

    Floor

    Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill.

    Source: Floor

  30. 11 December 2001

    Passed

    Senate agreed to the House amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12985-12986; text: CR S12985-12986)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  31. 11 December 2001

    Passed

    Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to the House amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S12985-12986; text: CR S12985-12986)

    Source: NotUsed

  32. 12 December 2001

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  33. 14 December 2001

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  34. 14 December 2001

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  35. 21 December 2001

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 107-99.

    Source: President

  36. 21 December 2001

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  37. 21 December 2001

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

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