H.R. 1828 (107th): Unilateral Sanction Reporting Act

Introduced:
May 14, 2001 (107th Congress, 2001–2002)
Sponsor:
Rep. Thomas Sawyer [D-OH14]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on May 14, 2001, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced May 14, 2001
Cosponsors
6 cosponsors (4D, 2R) (show)
Committees

House Financial Services

House Foreign Affairs

House Ways and Means

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Full Title

To require the President to report annually to the Congress on the effects of the imposition of unilateral economic sanctions by the United States.

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Last updated May 14, 2001.
15 pages

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5/14/2001--Introduced.
Unilateral Sanction Reporting Act - Directs the President to report annually to all committees of Congress with jurisdiction affected by U.S. policies on unilateral economic sanctions on: (1) the costs and benefits within the United States, and, to the extent possible, the economic implications for the targeted foreign countries or entities concerned, of the imposition of unilateral economic U.S. sanctions during the previous calendar year; and (2) the policy goals intended to be achieved by such sanctions, and the extent to which they were achieved. Requires other specified reports with respect to such sanctions. Defines "unilateral economic sanction" to include export and import restrictions, financial transaction suspensions, investment suspensions, increased tariffs, restrictions on the authority of the Export-Import Bank, restrictions on defense articles, and voting requirements for U.S. representatives to international financial institutions.

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