S.793: Organization of American States Revitalization and Reform Act of 2013

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Bill Cosponsors

3 (1 Democrat, 2 Republicans)

Bill Summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on September 17, 2013. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Organization of American States Revitalization and Reform Act of 2013 - States that it is U.S. policy to: (1) promote democracy, the rule of law, and human rights in the Western Hemisphere; and (2) support the practices and principles expressed in the Charter of the Organization of American States, the...

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Bill Actions

Date Description
Oct. 2, 2013

Became Public Law No: 113-41.

Oct. 2, 2013

Signed by President.

Sept. 26, 2013
Presented to President.
Sept. 26, 2013
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Sept. 25, 2013
Senate agreed to House amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 9/24/2013 S6901)
Sept. 18, 2013
Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill.
Sept. 17, 2013

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 383 - 24 (Roll no. 462). (text: CR H5567-5568)

Sept. 17, 2013
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5574-5575)
Sept. 17, 2013
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.
Sept. 17, 2013
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 793.
Sept. 17, 2013
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5567-5569)
Sept. 17, 2013
Mr. Royce moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
July 24, 2013
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
July 24, 2013
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
July 9, 2013
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
July 9, 2013
Received in the House.
July 9, 2013
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
July 8, 2013

Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5529-5530; text as passed Senate: CR S5529-5530)

June 13, 2013
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 87.
June 13, 2013
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez without amendment. With written report No. 113-43.
May 14, 2013
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
April 24, 2013
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
April 24, 2013

Introduced in the Senate by Robert Menendez (D-N.J.)

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