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H.R.3924: Global Development Lab Act of 2016
About This Bill
- Introduced Nov. 4, 2015
- Latest Major Action Sept. 22, 2016
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
4 (2 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Versions
- Referred in Senate - Sept. 22, 2016
- Engrossed in House - Sept. 21, 2016
- Introduced in House - Nov. 4, 2015
Bill Summary
Global Development Lab Act of 2016 (Sec. 3) This bill establishes in the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) the United States Global Development Lab, the duties of which shall include: increasing the application of science, technology, innovation, and partnerships to develop new solutions to end extreme poverty; discovering and testing innovations to increase cost effectiveness and support U.S. foreign policy and development...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Congressional Budget Office Estimate
Bill Actions
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Sept. 22, 2016 |
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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Sept. 21, 2016 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Sept. 21, 2016 |
Voice Vote in the HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5787-5788) |
Sept. 21, 2016 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3924.
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Sept. 21, 2016 |
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5787-5789)
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Sept. 21, 2016 |
Mr. Royce moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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Feb. 24, 2016 |
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
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Feb. 24, 2016 |
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Nov. 4, 2015 |
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Nov. 4, 2015 |
Introduced in the House by Joaquín Castro (D-Texas) |