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HR 675 107th Congress House

East Timor Transition to Independence Act of 2001

Official title: To provide assistance to East Timor to facilitate the transition of East Timor to an independent nation, and for other purposes.

Introduced: February 14, 2001 See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 107th Congress (2001–2002) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Mar 2, 2001
Referred to the Subcommittee on International Monetary Policy and Trade, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.
Feb 28, 2001
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Feb 14, 2001
Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and Ways and Means, 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.
Feb 14, 2001
Introduced in House
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 Latest action March 2, 2001

Referred to the Subcommittee on International Monetary Policy and Trade, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
East Timor Transition to Independence Act of 2001 - Expresses the sense of Congress that the United States should facilitate East Timor's transition to independence, support democracy and economic recovery there, and strengthen its security.

Sets forth requirements with respect to the provision to East Timor of bilateral assistance, multilateral assistance, Peace Corps assistance, certain trade and investment assistance, scholarships for East Timorese students, and security assistance.

Directs the Broadcasting Board of Governors to further the communication of information and ideas through increased use of audio broadcasting to East Timor.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 5
 Cosponsors 6
All 6 Democratic 3 Republican 1
Faleomavaega, Eni
· Feb 14, 2001
HOEFFEL, JOSEPH
· Feb 14, 2001
 D
McCollum, Betty
Minnesota · Feb 14, 2001
 D
McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Feb 14, 2001
 D
Pelosi, Nancy
California · Feb 14, 2001
 R
Smith, Christopher H.
New Jersey · Feb 14, 2001
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 675: East Timor Transition to Independence Act of 2001. 107th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/107-HR-675/
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"H.R. 675: East Timor Transition to Independence Act of 2001." 107th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/107-HR-675/.
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H.R. 675, 107th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/107-HR-675/.
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