H.R. 868
108th Congress
House
Nicaragua Property Dispute Settlement Act of 2003
Official title: To amend section 527 of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1994 and 1995 to require that certain claims for expropriation by the Government … Show full official titleShow less
Official title: To amend section 527 of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1994 and 1995 to require that certain claims for expropriation by the Government of Nicaragua meet certain requirements for purposes of the prohibition on foreign assistance to that government.
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Economic assistanceEmbassiesExpropriationGovernment Operations and Politics
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Government liability (International law)Government paperworkInternational claimsLatin AmericaMilitary assistanceNicaraguaSanctions (International law)
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 19, 2003
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Mar 18, 2003
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 18, 2003
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 7 (Roll no. 66). (text: CR H1915)
Mar 18, 2003
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1924)
Mar 18, 2003
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Mar 18, 2003
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 868.
Mar 18, 2003
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1915-1917)
Mar 18, 2003
Mr. Ballenger moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Mar 5, 2003
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Voice Vote.
Mar 5, 2003
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 25, 2003
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Feb 25, 2003
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
1
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2003 | House · vote #66 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed | 414–7 | See who voted → |
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Plain-English summary
Nicaragua Property Dispute Settlement Act of 2003 - Amends the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1994 and 1995 to declare that specified types of actions (expropriations) taken by the Government of Nicaragua between January 1, 1956, and January 9, 2002, without a timely settlement of any claim for such an expropriation, shall not be considered in triggering a prohibition against U.S. aid to Nicaragua unless the action has been presented in writing to the Department of State on or before 120 days after a date to be specified by the Secretary of State at: (1) Department headquarters in Washington, D.C.; or (2) the U.S. Embassy to Nicaragua (in Managua).
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- Referred in Senate Formatted Text PDF
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