S. 495 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Darfur Accountability Act of 2005
S. 495 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Mar 2, 2005, sponsored by Jon Corzine with 40 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 2, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 40
- Policy area
- International Affairs
What it does
Darfur Accountability Act of 2005 - Directs the President to: (1) freeze the assets of persons (and family members) named by the International Commission of Inquiry on Darfur to the United Nations (UN) Secretary General as perpetrators of crimes against humanity in Darfur, Sudan, and report such assets to the Office of Foreign Assets Control; (2) deny visas and entry to such persons, and to anyone the President determines has…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jon Corzine (D-NJ). Co-sponsors: 28 Democrats, 11 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 2, 2005
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1941-1942) (Mar 2, 2005)
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