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- H.R.1704
H.R.1704: Championing American Business Through Diplomacy Act of 2019
About This Bill
- Introduced March 13, 2019
- Latest Major Action May 8, 2019
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
7 (3 Democrats, 4 Republicans)
Bill Versions
- Referred in Senate - May 8, 2019
- Engrossed in House - May 7, 2019
- Introduced in House - March 13, 2019
Bill Summary
Championing American Business Through Diplomacy Act of 2019 This bill establishes within the Department of State an Assistant Secretary of State for Economic and Business Matters, and establishes that a principal duty of a diplomatic mission to a foreign country is the promotion of U.S. economic and commercial interests in that country. The Assistant Secretary shall be responsible for matters relating to international economics and business...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| May 8, 2019 |
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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| May 7, 2019 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| May 7, 2019 |
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 400 - 16 (Roll no. 186). (text: CR H3459-3460)
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| May 7, 2019 |
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3461-3462)
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| May 7, 2019 |
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.
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| May 7, 2019 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1704.
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| May 7, 2019 |
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3459-3461)
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| May 7, 2019 |
Mr. Sires moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
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| April 9, 2019 |
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules.
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| April 9, 2019 |
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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| April 9, 2019 |
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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| March 13, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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| March 13, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Michael McCaul (R-Texas) |