Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Act of 2001

Zimbabwe Democracy And Economic Recovery Act Of 2001

The Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Act (S. 494) is an act passed by the United States Congress sanctioned to provide for a transition to democracy and to promote economic recovery in Zimbabwe.

Senators Bill Frist (R-Tennessee) and Russ Feingold (D-Wisconsin) introduced the bill on March 8, 2001. Senators Frist, Jesse Helms (R-North Carolina), Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-New York), and Joseph Biden (D-Delaware) sponsored the bill. The Senate passed the bill on August 1 and the House of Representatives passed the bill on December 4. President George W. Bush signed it into law on December 21.

Read more about Zimbabwe Democracy And Economic Recovery Act Of 2001:  Vote Overview, Policy, Means of Support, Financial Sanctions and Requalifications, Additional Actions, Repeal of ZDERA, Critical Reception

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