To make clarifying amendments.
What it does: 11 changes: inserts text in 3 places, strikes text in 4 places, replaces text in 4 places
Sen. Christopher J. Dodd (D-CT)What it changes
11 changes to S. 2271 · 3 shown in the bill's text
Change 1: Inserts “parent company,” after “subunit,”
In S. 2271 · Placed on Calendar Senate
(B) any governmental entity or instrumentality of a government, including a multilateral development institution (as defined in section 1701(c)(3) of the International Financial Institutions Act (22 U.S.C. 262r(c)(3))); and
(C) any successor, subunit, [inserted: parent company, ]or subsidiary of any entity described in subparagraph (A) or (B).
(10) Power production activities.--The term "power production activities" means any business operation that involves a project commissioned by the National Electricity Corporation of Sudan or other similar entity of the Government of Sudan whose purpose is to facilitate power generation and delivery, including establishing power-generating plants or hydroelectric dams, selling or installing components for the project, or providing service contracts related to the installation or maintenance of the project.
Original wording
On page 5, line 20, insert “parent company,” after “subunit,”.
Change 2: Strikes page 7, lines 1–15
StrikesPrinted pageRemoves page 7, lines 1–15 of the printed bill. See that page
Original wording
On page 7, strike lines 1 through 15.
Change 3: Inserts “or” after the semicolon
Inserted: or
Original wording
On page 9, line 18, insert “or” after the semicolon.
Change 4: Strikes page 9, lines 19–21
StrikesPrinted pageRemoves page 9, lines 19–21 of the printed bill. See that page
Original wording
On page 9, strike lines 19 through 21.
Change 5: Replaces “(G)” with “(F)”
In S. 2271 · Placed on Calendar Senate
(F) are conducted by a person that has also undertaken significant humanitarian efforts; or
(
[struck: G][inserted: F]) have been voluntarily suspended.(e) Requirements.--Any measure taken by a State or local government under subsection (b) shall meet the following requirements:
Original wording
On page 9, line 22, strike “(G)” and insert “(F)”.
Change 6: Inserts new text on page 10, between lines 8 and 9
InsertsPrinted pageInserted: (3) Applicability.--The measure shall not apply to a person that demonstrates to the State or local government that the person does not conduct or have direct investments in business operations described in subsection (d).
Inserted: (4) Sense of congress on avoiding erroneous targeting.--It is the sense of Congress that a State or local government should not adopt a measure under subsection (b) with respect to a person unless the State or local government has made every effort to avoid erroneously targeting the person and has verified that the person conducts or has direct investments in business operations described in subsection (d).
Original wording
On page 10, between lines 8 and 9, insert the following:
Change 7: Strikes “, directly or indirectly,”
In S. 2271 · Placed on Calendar Senate
(2) Assets.--
(A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the term "assets" refers to public monies and includes any pension, retirement, annuity, or endowment fund, or similar instrument, that is controlled
[struck: , directly or indirectly, ][inserted: ]by a State or local government.(B) Exception.--The term "assets" does not include employee benefit plans covered by title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.).
Original wording
On page 10, lines 24 and 25, strike “, directly or indirectly,”.
Change 8: Strikes page 16, lines 9–16
StrikesPrinted pageRemoves page 16, lines 9–16 of the printed bill. See that page
Original wording
On page 16, strike lines 9 through 16.
Change 9: Replaces “(d)” with “(c)”
[struck: (d)][inserted: (c)]Original wording
On page 16, line 17, strike “(d)” and insert “(c)”.
Change 10: Replaces “(e)” with “(d)”
[struck: (e)][inserted: (d)]Original wording
On page 17, line 3, strike “(e)” and insert “(d)”.
Change 11: Replaces “(f)” with “(e)”
[struck: (f)][inserted: (e)]Original wording
On page 17, line 11, strike “(f)” and insert “(e)”.
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As printed
SA 3846. Mr. HARKIN (for Mr. Dodd (for himself and Mr. Shelby)) proposed an amendment to the bill S. 2271, to authorize State and local governments to divest assets in companies that conduct business operations in Sudan, to prohibit United States Government contracts with such companies, and for other purposes; as follows:
On page 5, line 20, insert “parent company,” after “subunit,”.
On page 7, strike lines 1 through 15.
On page 9, line 18, insert “or” after the semicolon.
On page 9, strike lines 19 through 21.
On page 9, line 22, strike “(G)” and insert “(F)”.
On page 10, between lines 8 and 9, insert the following:
(3) Applicability.--The measure shall not apply to a person that demonstrates to the State or local government that the person does not conduct or have direct investments in business operations described in subsection (d).
(4) Sense of congress on avoiding erroneous targeting.--It is the sense of Congress that a State or local government should not adopt a measure under subsection (b) with respect to a person unless the State or local government has made every effort to avoid erroneously targeting the person and has verified that the person conducts or has direct investments in business operations described in subsection (d).
On page 10, lines 24 and 25, strike “, directly or indirectly,”.
On page 16, strike lines 9 through 16.
On page 16, line 17, strike “(d)” and insert “(c)”.
On page 17, line 3, strike “(e)” and insert “(d)”.
On page 17, line 11, strike “(f)” and insert “(e)”.
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Senate amendment submitted
December 12, 2007
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Senate amendment submitted
December 12, 2007
Senate amendment agreed to: Amendment SA 3846 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
December 12, 2007
Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 3846 proposed by Senator Harkin for Senator Dodd.(consideration: CR S15375; text: CR S15375)
December 12, 2007
Amendment SA 3846 proposed by Senator Harkin for Senator Dodd. (consideration: CR S15375; text: CR S15375) To make clarifying amendments.
December 12, 2007
Amendment SA 3846 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
December 12, 2007