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H.R.5228: To require representatives of governments designated as State Sponsors of Terrorism to disclose to the Attorney General lobbying contacts with legislative branch officials, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced April 27, 2006
- Latest Major Action June 20, 2006
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Amends the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938 to require representatives of governments designated by the Secretary of State as State Sponsors of Terrorism (covered foreign principals) to disclose to the Attorney General lobbying contacts with legislative branch officials. Prohibits the Secretary from recognizing as accredited a diplomatic or consular officer of a covered foreign principal unless the officer agrees to comply with this...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on International Relations, 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.
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Referred to House Judiciary
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Referred to House International Relations
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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Mr. Sensenbrenner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5228.
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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.
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Considered as unfinished business.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 263 - 159 (Roll no. 294).
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| April 27, 2006 |
Introduced in the House by Lincoln Diaz-Balart (R-Fla.) |