S.504: Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards Act of 2017

About This Bill

  • Introduced March 2, 2017
  • Latest Major Action Nov. 2, 2017

Bill Cosponsors

3 (1 Democrat, 2 Republicans)

Bill Versions

Bill Summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on October 23, 2017. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to authorize U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to issue an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Card (ABT Card) to an individual who: (1) is a U.S. citizen, (2)...

(Source: Library of Congress)

What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill

There are 12 statements associated with S.504.

Congressional Budget Office Estimate

The Congressional Budget Office has produced a cost estimate for S.504.

Bill Actions

Date Description
Nov. 2, 2017

Became Public Law No: 115-79.

Nov. 2, 2017

Signed by President.

Oct. 26, 2017
Presented to President.
Oct. 23, 2017
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct. 23, 2017

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 401 - 2 (Roll no. 570). (text: CR H8056)

Oct. 23, 2017
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8062-8063)
Oct. 23, 2017
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.
Oct. 23, 2017
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 504.
Oct. 23, 2017
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8056-8057)
Oct. 23, 2017
Ms. McSally moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Sept. 27, 2017
Held at the desk.
Sept. 27, 2017
Received in the House.
Sept. 27, 2017
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Sept. 26, 2017

Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S6144-6145)

Sept. 26, 2017
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6144-6145)
Aug. 1, 2017
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 190.
Aug. 1, 2017
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson without amendment. With written report No. 115-140.
May 17, 2017
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
March 2, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
March 2, 2017

Introduced in the Senate by Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawaii)

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