H.R. 6156 - Russia and Moldova Jackson-Vanik Repeal and Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act of 2012

Russia and Moldova Jackson-Vanik Repeal and Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act of 2012

H.R. 6156 — 112^th Congress (2011–2012)

Summary

To authorize the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations treatment) to products of the Russian Federation and Moldova and to require reports on the compliance of the Russian Federation with its obligations as a member of the World Trade Organization, and for other purposes. (by CRS)

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Title

To authorize the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations treatment) to products of the Russian Federation and Moldova and to require reports on the compliance of the Russian Federation with its obligations as a member of the World Trade Organization, and for other purposes.

Other Titles

• Russia and Moldova Jackson-Vanik Repeal Act of 2012
• Russia and Moldova Jackson-Vanik Repeal Act of 2012
• Russia and Moldova Jackson-Vanik Repeal and Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act of 2012
• Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act of 2012
• Russia and Moldova Jackson-Vanik Repeal and Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act of 2012
• Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act of 2012

Sponsor

Dave Camp

Co-Sponsors

• Earl Blumenauer
• Charles Boustany
• Kevin Brady
• Joseph Crowley
• Michael Grimm
• Sander Levin
• Jim McDermott
• Gregory Meeks
• Mick Mulvaney
• Erik Paulsen
• Charles Rangel
• David Reichert
• Todd Rokita
• Peter Roskam

Subjects

• Foreign trade and international finance
• Administrative law and regulatory procedures
• Agricultural trade
• Bank accounts, deposits, capital
• Business ethics
• Competitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficits
• Computers and information technology
• Congressional oversight
• Corporate finance and management
• Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
• Customs enforcement
• Department of the Treasury
• Detention of persons
• Europe
• Food supply, safety, and labeling
• Foreign aid and international relief
• Free trade and trade barriers
• Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
• Human rights
• Intellectual property
• International exchange and broadcasting
• International organizations and cooperation
• Internet and video services
• Judicial procedure and administration
• Lawyers and legal services
• Moldova
• News media and reporting
• Normal trade relations, most-favored-nation treatment
• Oil and gas
• Public contracts and procurement
• Rule of law and government transparency
• Russia
• Sanctions
• Tax administration and collection, taxpayers
• Trade agreements and negotiations
• Trade restrictions
• U.S. and foreign investments
• Visas and passports
• War and emergency powers

Related Bills

• H.Res. 808 (112^th) : Providing for Consideration of the Bill (H.R. 6156) to Authorize the Extension of Nondiscriminatory Treatment (Normal Trade Relations Treatment) to Products of the Russian Federation and Moldova and to Require Reports on the Compliance of the Russian Federation with Its Obligations As a Member of the World Trade Organization, and for Other Purposes.
• H.R. 4405 (112^th) : Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act of 2012
• S. 309 (112^th) : A Bill to Authorize the Extension of Nondiscriminatory Treatment (Normal Trade Relations Treatment) to the Products of Moldova.
• S. 334 (112^th) : A Bill to Reinstate and Extend the Deadline for Commencement of Construction of a Hydroelectric Project Involving the American Falls Reservoir.
• S. 3285 (112^th) : A Bill to Authorize the Extension of Nondiscriminatory Treatment (Normal Trade Relations Treatment) to Products of the Russian Federation.
• S. 3406 (112^th) : Russia and Moldova Jackson-Vanik Repeal and Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act of 2012

Major Actions

Introduced	7/19/2012
Referred to Committee
Passed House	11/16/2012
Passed Senate	12/06/2012
Signed by President	12/14/2012

Bill History

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• All Actions
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	Chamber/Committee	Motion	Date	Result
currently selected	House	On Passage - House - H.R. 6156 Russia and Moldova Jackson-Vanik Repeal Act of 2012	11/16/2012	This bill PASSED the House 365 voted YES 43 voted NO 26 voted present/not voting
select this vote	Senate	On Passage of the Bill H.R. 6156	12/06/2012	This bill PASSED the Senate 92 voted YES 4 voted NO 4 voted present/not voting

	Action	Date	Description
	Introduced	7/19/2012
		7/19/2012	Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
		7/26/2012	Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
	Put on a legislative calendar	7/26/2012	Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
		7/31/2012	Reported by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 112-632.
	Put on a legislative calendar	7/31/2012	Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 454.
		11/13/2012	Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 808 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6156 with 1 hour and 30 minutes of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. The resolution provides that an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 112-33 shall be considered as adopted. The resolution waives all points of order against consideration of the bill.
		11/15/2012	Rule H. Res. 808 passed House.
		11/16/2012	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 808.
		11/16/2012	Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6156 with 1 hour and 30 minutes of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. The resolution provides that an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 112-33 shall be considered as adopted. The resolution waives all points of order against consideration of the bill.
		11/16/2012	DEBATE - The House proceeded with 90 minutes of debate on H.R. 6156.
		11/16/2012	DEBATE - The House resumed debate on H.R. 6156.
		11/16/2012	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
		11/16/2012	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 6156, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Camp demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on H.R. 6156 until later in the legislative day.
		11/16/2012	Considered as unfinished business.
		11/16/2012	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
currently selected	House Vote on Passage	11/16/2012	On Passage - House - H.R. 6156 Russia and Moldova Jackson-Vanik Repeal Act of 2012
	Put on a legislative calendar	11/26/2012	Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 552.
		12/04/2012	Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.
		12/05/2012	Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
		12/06/2012	Considered by Senate.
		12/06/2012	Message on Senate action sent to the House.
select this vote	Senate Vote on Passage	12/06/2012	On Passage of the Bill H.R. 6156
	Presented to President	12/07/2012	Presented to President.
	Signed	12/14/2012	Signed by President.
	Enacted	12/14/2012	Became Public Law No: 112-208.

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