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H.R.4490

H.R.4490: United States International Communications Reform Act of 2014

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About This Bill

This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
This bill is primarily about international affairs
Introduced April 28, 2014
Latest Major Action July 29, 2014
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Bill Sponsor

Edward Royce (R-Calif.)

Bill Cosponsors

15 (7 Democrats, 8 Republicans)

Bill Summary

United States International Communications Reform Act of 2014 - Revises U.S. international broadcasting and communications structures, missions, and objectives. (Sec. 5) Requires U.S. international broadcasting to incorporate specified standards. (Sec. 6) Directs the Board of the United States International Communications Agency and the Board of the Freedom News Network, in consultation with the Secretary of State, shall ensure that United...

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Bill Actions

Date	Description
July 29, 2014	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
July 28, 2014	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
July 28, 2014	Voice Vote in the House On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6886-6893)
July 28, 2014	DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4490.
July 28, 2014	Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6886-6895)
July 28, 2014	Mr. Royce moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
July 18, 2014	Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 407.
July 18, 2014	Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Foreign Affairs. H. Rept. 113-541.
April 30, 2014	Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
April 30, 2014	Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
April 28, 2014	Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
April 28, 2014	Introduced in the House by Edward Royce (R-Calif.)

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