H.R. 180 would require the identification of companies that conduct business operations in Sudan, and prohibit United States Government contracts with such companies.
Detailed Summary
Darfur Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007 - Supports state, city, and university efforts to divest funds from, or restrict investments in, companies that conduct business operations in Sudan.
Directs: (1) the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to require all companies trading in registered securities that conduct business operations directly or through parent or subsidiary companies in Sudan to disclose the nature of such operations; and (2) the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to investigate the existence and extent of such companies' Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board investments.
Prohibits U.S. government contracts with such companies, with exceptions for companies whose activities are related to: (1) southern Sudan, southern Kordofan/Nuba Mountains State, Blue Nile State, or Abyei; (2) the implementation of the 2006 Darfur Peace Agreement; (3) the provision of military equipment for nongovernmental organizations in the Darfur region of Sudan, the African Union Mission in Sudan (AMIS), or the United Nations; or (4) the provision of humanitarian assistance that is of immediate and substantial benefit to the majority of people of the Darfur region of Sudan or the majority of people of eastern Sudan, including the Red Sea, Kassala, and Gedaref States.
Authorizes a national security waiver of such prohibition on a case-by-case basis.
Status of the Legislation
Latest Major Action: 8/3/2007: Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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Visitor Comments
Ned
February 7, 2007, 2:46pm (report abuse)Why hasn't this passed already--it was initially proposed in 2006 only to be shot down by business lobbyists who don't seem to care that a genocide is going on in front of our very eyes in DArfur. Let's quit talking about Darfur and DO something concrete --NOW
Brian
July 3, 2007, 11:56pm (report abuse)An essential tool for erradicating these homicidal regimes is to amputate the hands that so shamelessly feed them!
marian
July 27, 2007, 9:08pm (report abuse)Isn't the cutting off of hands a typical terrorist tactic in genocidal wars? How can we truly effect change if we speak in retaliatory terms. Let our tools be language that supports a humane solution. Late in coming, but debate on HR180 begins 7/30/07. Write to your representative