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Bill117th CongressFiled Jul 26, 2021International Affairs
H.R. 4686

Cambodia Democracy Act of 2021

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What it doesSummary passed house (Sep 28, 2021)

Cambodia Democracy Act of 2021

This bill directs the President to impose sanctions on individuals responsible for acts to undermine democracy in Cambodia, including acts that constituted serious human rights violations.

The sanctions shall be directed at senior Cambodian government, military, or security forces officials responsible for such actions, as well as entities controlled or owned by such individuals.

The sanctions shall include blocking assets and restricting the entry of sanctioned individuals into the United States, and shall not apply to the importation of goods.

The President may waive the sanctions with respect to a person or entity if it is in the national interest of the United States. The President may suspend the sanctions if Cambodia makes meaningful progress toward ending government efforts to undermine democracy or committing human rights violations.

What just happenedSep 29, 2021

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1](R-OH)Sponsor
7 cosponsors4 D3 R
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  1. Sep 29, 2021IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  2. Sep 28, 2021FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. Sep 28, 2021FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 403 - 17 (Roll no. 301). (text: CR H5490-5491)

  4. Sep 28, 2021Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 403 - 17 (Roll no. 301).(text: CR H5490-5491)

  5. Sep 28, 2021FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5495-5496)

  6. Sep 28, 2021FloorH37220

    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.

  7. Sep 28, 2021FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4686.

  8. Sep 28, 2021FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5490-5492)

  9. Sep 28, 2021FloorH30300

    Ms. Wild moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  10. Jul 29, 2021Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  11. Jul 29, 2021Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  12. Jul 26, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and the Budget, 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.

    Budget Committee
  13. Jul 26, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and the Budget, 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.

    Judiciary Committee
  14. Jul 26, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and the Budget, 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.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  15. Jul 26, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  16. Jul 26, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseSep 28, 202153

Cambodia Democracy Act of 2021

This bill directs the President to impose sanctions on individuals responsible for acts to undermine democracy in Cambodia, including acts that constituted serious human rights violations.

The sanctions shall be directed at senior Cambodian government, military, or security forces officials responsible for such actions, as well as entities controlled or owned by such individuals.

The sanctions shall include blocking assets and restricting the entry of sanctioned individuals into the United States, and shall not apply to the importation of goods.

The President may waive the sanctions with respect to a person or entity if it is in the national interest of the United States. The President may suspend the sanctions if Cambodia makes meaningful progress toward ending government efforts to undermine democracy or committing human rights violations.

Introduced in HouseJul 26, 2021

Cambodia Democracy Act of 2021

This bill directs the President to impose sanctions on individuals responsible for acts to undermine democracy in Cambodia, including acts that constituted serious human rights violations.

The sanctions shall be directed at senior Cambodian government, military, or security forces officials responsible for such actions, as well as entities controlled or owned by such individuals.

The sanctions shall include blocking assets and restricting the entry of sanctioned individuals into the United States, and shall not apply to the importation of goods.

The President may waive the sanctions with respect to a person or entity if it is in the national interest of the United States. The President may suspend the sanctions if Cambodia makes meaningful progress toward ending government efforts to undermine democracy or committing human rights violations.

Cambodia Democracy Act of 2021 — Informed