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Doug Bereuter: the amendment points to an important subject, the need for prompt implementation of the Act, and we certainly think that…

On the recordJuly 15, 2003
the amendment points to an important subject, the need for prompt implementation of the Act, and we certainly think that the Committee on International Relations and other relevant committees ought to receive periodic reports and hold hearings and briefings, if necessary. The reporting provisions in the legislation require the Secretary of Treasury to inform the Congress of his progress in implementing the Act, but we have no objection to the amendment of the gentlewoman at this point. Unless we figure something differently, we are entirely supportive.
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Doug Bereuter

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Discussing the importance of implementing a specific Act and supporting an amendment related to reporting requirements.

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