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H.R.2744

H.R.2744: USAID Branding Modernization Act

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About This Bill

Introduced May 15, 2019
Latest Major Action Jan. 13, 2021

Bill Sponsor

Michael McCaul (R-Texas)

Bill Cosponsors

3 (2 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Bill Versions

Engrossed Amendment Senate - Feb. 13, 2020
Reported to Senate - Dec. 17, 2019
Referred in Senate - July 16, 2019
Engrossed in House - July 15, 2019
Introduced in House - May 15, 2019

Bill Summary

USAID Branding Modernization Act This bill authorizes the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to use various markings, including USAID logos and the U.S. flag, to identify overseas USAID programs. The USAID Inspector General shall submit to Congress an audit of compliance with USAID branding requirements by partner entities implementing USAID programs. Current law requires overseas USAID programs to be identified as American...

(Source: Library of Congress)

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Bill Actions

Date	Description
Feb. 20, 2020	Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Feb. 13, 2020	Passed the Senate Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Feb. 13, 2020	Passed the Senate Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1082; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S1082)
Dec. 17, 2019	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 369.
Dec. 17, 2019	Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Dec. 11, 2019	Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
July 16, 2019	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
July 15, 2019	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
July 15, 2019	Vote in the House On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 1 (Roll no. 475).
July 15, 2019	Considered as unfinished business.
July 15, 2019	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.
July 15, 2019	DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2744.
July 15, 2019	Considered under suspension of the rules.
July 15, 2019	Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
July 15, 2019	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 1 (Roll no. 475). (text: CR H5786)
July 15, 2019	Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5812-5813)
July 15, 2019	Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5786-5787)
May 22, 2019	Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules.
May 22, 2019	Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
May 22, 2019	Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 15, 2019	Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
May 15, 2019	Introduced in the House by Michael McCaul (R-Texas)

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