HR 2722 · 107th Congress · International Affairs

Clean Diamond Trade Act

Introduced 2001-08-02· Sponsored by Rep. Houghton, Amo [R-NY-31]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 248.(2001-11-30)

Recorded Votes

PassedHouse · 2001-11-28
Roll #453
Yea 408Nay 6
Democrats
202 Yea·0 Nay
Republicans
204 Yea·6 Nay
PassedHouse · 2001-11-28
Roll #453
Yea 408Nay 6
Democrats
202 Yea·0 Nay
Republicans
204 Yea·6 Nay

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Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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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Cosponsors (20)

10 Democrats10 Republicans