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- H.R.115
H.R.115: Protecting Diplomats from Surveillance Through Consumer Devices Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 3, 2019
- Latest Major Action Jan. 11, 2019
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
4 (2 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Versions
- Referred in Senate - Jan. 11, 2019
- Engrossed in House - Jan. 10, 2019
- Introduced in House - Jan. 3, 2019
Bill Summary
Protecting Diplomats from Surveillance Through Consumer Devices Act This bill directs the Department of State to establish a policy regarding the use of location-tracking consumer devices by employees at diplomatic and consular facilities, and report the details of the policy to Congress. The policy shall cover U.S. government staff, contractors, locally employed staff, and members of other agencies deployed at the facilities. The State...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Jan. 11, 2019 |
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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| Jan. 10, 2019 |
Voice Vote in the HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H429) |
| Jan. 10, 2019 |
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H429-430)
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| Jan. 10, 2019 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| Jan. 10, 2019 |
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
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| Jan. 10, 2019 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 115.
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| Jan. 10, 2019 |
Considered under suspension of the rules.
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| Jan. 10, 2019 |
Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
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| Jan. 3, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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| Jan. 3, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Joaquín Castro (D-Texas) |