S. 3406 - Russia and Moldova Jackson-Vanik Repeal and Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act of 2012

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

S. 3406 — 112^th Congress (2011–2012)

Summary

An original bill to authorize the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations treatment) to products of the Russian Federation and Moldova, to require reports on the compliance of the Russian Federation with its obligations as a member of the World Trade Organization, and to impose sanctions on persons responsible for gross violations of human rights, and for other purposes. (by CRS)

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Title

An original bill to authorize the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations treatment) to products of the Russian Federation and Moldova, to require reports on the compliance of the Russian Federation with its obligations as a member of the World Trade Organization, and to impose sanctions on persons responsible for gross violations of human rights, and for other purposes.

Other Titles

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

Sponsor

Max Baucus

Co-Sponsors

Subjects

• Foreign trade and international finance
• Agricultural trade
• Business ethics
• Competitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficits
• Computers and information technology
• Congressional oversight
• Corporate finance and management
• Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
• Customs enforcement
• Detention of persons
• Europe
• Food supply, safety, and labeling
• Free trade and trade barriers
• Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
• Human rights
• Intellectual property
• International organizations and cooperation
• Judicial procedure and administration
• Moldova
• 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

Related Bills

• H.R. 4405 (112^th) : Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act of 2012
• H.R. 6156 (112^th) : Russia and Moldova Jackson-Vanik Repeal and 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. 1039 (112^th) : Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act of 2012
• S. 3285 (112^th) : A Bill to Authorize the Extension of Nondiscriminatory Treatment (Normal Trade Relations Treatment) to Products of the Russian Federation.

Major Actions

Introduced	7/19/2012
Referred to Committee
Amendments (1 proposed)

Bill History

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	Action	Date	Description
	Introduced	7/19/2012
		7/19/2012	Committee on Finance. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Baucus. Without written report.
	Put on a legislative calendar	7/19/2012	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 461.
		9/20/2012	By Senator Baucus from Committee on Finance filed written report. Report No. 112-226. Additional views filed.

	Number	Sponsor	Date Offered	Status
	S. Amdt. 2642	Levin, Carl [D-MI]	July 30, 2012	Offered on July 29, 2012.
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