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Concerning democracy for Zaire.

Introduced: March 11, 1993 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 14 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 19, 1994
Executive Comment Received from State.
Nov 16, 1993
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).
Nov 16, 1993
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 4, 1993
Referred to the Subcommittee on International Law, Immigration, and Refugees.
Mar 19, 1993
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Policy, Trade and Environment.
Mar 19, 1993
Referred to the Subcommittee on International Security, International Organizations and Human Rights.
Mar 19, 1993
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa.
Mar 17, 1993
Referred to the Subcommittee on International Development, Finance, Trade and Monetary Policy.
Mar 17, 1993
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Mar 11, 1993
Introduced in House
Mar 11, 1993
Referred to the House Committee on Banking, Finance + Urban Affrs.
Mar 11, 1993
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Mar 11, 1993
Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.
Mar 11, 1993
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Urges President Clinton to: (1) continue working with Belgium, France, and other allies in applying diplomatic pressure necessary for democratic change in Zaire; (2) pressure President Mobutu to leave Zaire so that the legitimate transitional government can complete the process of democratization as mandated by the Sovereign National Conference; and (3) impose a variety of sanctions on President Mobutu, including freezing the bank accounts of, and denying visas to, President Mobutu, his family, and associates and expelling Mobutu's ambassador.

Recommends that: (1) the United States support the suspension of Zaire from the International Monetary Fund and World Bank, impose an arms embargo, and ban all imports from Zaire if further measures are needed to ensure Mobutu's departure; and (2) if the previously stated actions are unsuccessful, President Clinton encourage such allies to join the United States in urging the United Nations Security Council to consider other options, including intervention to stabilize the situation in Zaire.

Urges President Clinton, upon the departure of President Mobutu, to consider waiving the Brook Amendment and all U.S. sanctions against Zaire to allow for emergency economic assistance to the transitional government.

What's happening now April 19, 1994

Executive Comment Received from State.

 Committees of jurisdiction 10
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 3