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S. 3058 - Conflict Coltan and Cassiterite Act of 2008

Foreign policy. 110th Congress (2007-2008) View bill details
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A bill to prohibit the importation of certain products that contain or are derived from columbite-tantalite or cassiterite mined or extracted in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and for other purposes. (by CRS) 
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Conflict Coltan and Cassiterite Act of 2008

S. 3058 — 110th Congress (2007–2008)

Summary
A bill to prohibit the importation of certain products that contain or are derived from columbite-tantalite or cassiterite mined or extracted in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and for other purposes. (by CRS)
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Title
A bill to prohibit the importation of certain products that contain or are derived from columbite-tantalite or cassiterite mined or extracted in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and for other purposes.
Other Titles
  • Conflict Coltan and Cassiterite Act of 2008
Sponsor
Samuel Brownback
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Subjects
  • Foreign policy
  • Africa (Sub-Saharan)
  • Civil liberties
  • Congress
  • Congress and foreign policy
  • Congressional oversight
  • Criminal justice
  • Customs administration
  • Democratic Republic of Congo
  • Fines (Penalties)
  • Forfeiture
  • Human rights
  • Import restrictions
  • International affairs
  • International law
  • Law
  • Minerals
  • Natural resources
  • President and foreign policy
  • Presidents
  • Searches and seizures
  • Trade
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    Major Actions
    Introduced5/22/2008
    Referred to Committee
    Bill History

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    ActionDateDescription
    Introduced5/22/2008
    5/22/2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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