H.R.5736: Smith-Mundt Modernization Act of 2012

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about international affairs
  • Introduced May 10, 2012
  • Latest Major Action May 10, 2012

Bill Cosponsors

2 (1 Democrat, 1 Republican)

Bill Summary

Smith-Mundt Modernization Act of 2012 - Amends the United States Information and Educational Exchange Act of 1948 to authorize the Secretary of State and the Broadcasting Board of Governors to provide for the preparation and dissemination of information intended for foreign audiences abroad about the United States, including about its people, its history, and the federal government's policies, through press, publications, radio, motion...

(Source: Library of Congress)

What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill

There is one statement associated with H.R.5736.

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
May 10, 2012

Introduced in the House by William M. Thornberry (R-Texas)

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