H.R. 2954 — To prohibit the importation into the United States of colombo tantalite from certain countries involved in the conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and for other purposes. | PoliFocus

H.R. 2954107th Congress

To prohibit the importation into the United States of colombo tantalite from certain countries involved in the conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and for other purposes.

Subjects

International Affairs

Summary

Prohibits the importation into the United States of colombo tantalite (coltan) or tantalum, tantalum ore, or tantalum powder from the countries of Rwanda, Uganda, Burundi, or the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Prohibits a U.S. person from purchasing such products from such countries outside of the United States. Sets forth a civil penalty for violations of this Act.

Directs the Commissioner of Customs to determine, to the extent possible, the origins of such products in order to prevent their transshipment through another country for the purpose of evading the requirements of this Act.

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Legislative Actions

2001-09-25
Introduced in House
2001-09-25
Introduced in House
2001-09-25
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
2001-09-25
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
2001-09-25
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
2001-09-26
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

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