H.R. 1415 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Clean Diamond Trade Act
H.R. 1415 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Mar 25, 2003, sponsored by Amo Houghton Jr. with 60 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 25, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 60
- Policy area
- International Affairs
What it does
Clean Diamond Trade Act - Directs the President to prohibit the importation into, or exportation from, the United States of any rough diamond, from whatever source, that has not been controlled through the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS). Prescribes criteria for waiver of such prohibition.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Amo Houghton Jr. (R-NY). Co-sponsors: 42 Democrats, 17 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 25, 2003
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. (Apr 3, 2003)
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- H.R. 2330: Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003
- S. 1824: Overseas Private Investment Corporation Amendments Act of 2003
- H.R. 1828: Syria Accountability and Lebanese Sovereignty Restoration Act of 2003
- H.R. 1813: Torture Victims Relief Reauthorization Act of 2003
- H.J.Res. 63: Compact of Free Association Amendments Act of 2003
- H.R. 2620: Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2003
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