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H.R.598: Georgia Support Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 16, 2019
- Latest Major Action Oct. 23, 2019
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
30 (11 Democrats, 19 Republicans)
Bill Versions
- Referred in Senate - Oct. 23, 2019
- Engrossed in House - Oct. 22, 2019
- Introduced in House - Jan. 16, 2019
Bill Summary
Georgia Support Act This bill directs the Department of State to report to Congress on various topics related to Georgia. The reports shall cover (1) U.S. security assistance to Georgia and an assessment of threats to the country's independence and its ability to defend itself, (2) cybersecurity cooperation between the United States and Georgia, and (3) a strategy to help Georgia expand its capabilities to combat Russian disinformation and...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Congressional Budget Office Estimate
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Oct. 23, 2019 |
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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Oct. 22, 2019 |
Voice Vote in the HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8358-8360) |
Oct. 22, 2019 |
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8358-8362)
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Oct. 22, 2019 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Oct. 22, 2019 |
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
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Oct. 22, 2019 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 598.
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Oct. 22, 2019 |
Considered under suspension of the rules.
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Oct. 22, 2019 |
Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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May 22, 2019 |
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules.
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May 22, 2019 |
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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May 22, 2019 |
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Feb. 25, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
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Jan. 16, 2019 |
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Jan. 16, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Gerald E. Connolly (D-Va.) |