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Bill114th CongressFiled Mar 3, 2016Armed Forces and National Security
H.R. 4678

United States Naval Station Guantanamo Bay Preservation Act

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What it doesSummary reported to house without amendment (Apr 15, 2016)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

United States Naval Station Guantanamo Bay Preservation Act

(Sec. 3) This bill prohibits any action to modify, abrogate, or replace the stipulations, agreements, and commitments contained in the Guantanamo Lease Agreements, or to impair or abandon the jurisdiction and control of the United States over United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, unless specifically authorized or otherwise provided by:

  • a statute enacted on or after the enactment of this Act;
  • a treaty ratified with the advice and consent of the Senate on or after enactment of this Act; or
  • a modification of the Treaty Between the United States of America and Cuba signed at Washington, DC, on May 29, 1934, that is ratified with the advice and consent of the Senate on or after enactment of this Act.

(Sec. 4) "Guantanamo Lease Agreements" means:

  • the Agreement Between the United States of America and the Republic of Cuba for the Lease to the United States of Lands in Cuba for coaling and naval stations, signed by the President of the United States on February 23, 1903; and
  • the Lease to the United States by the Government of Cuba of Certain Areas of Land and Water for Naval or Coaling Stations, signed by the President of the United States on October 2, 1903.

What just happenedApr 15, 2016

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 378.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Royce, Edward R. [R-CA-39](R-CA)Sponsor
10 cosponsors10 R
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  1. Apr 15, 2016CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 378.

  2. Apr 15, 2016CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Foreign Affairs. H. Rept. 114-496.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  3. Apr 15, 2016Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Foreign Affairs. H. Rept. 114-496.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  4. Mar 16, 2016Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  5. Mar 16, 2016Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  6. Mar 3, 2016IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  7. Mar 3, 2016IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  8. Mar 3, 2016IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Reported to House without amendmentApr 15, 201679

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

United States Naval Station Guantanamo Bay Preservation Act

(Sec. 3) This bill prohibits any action to modify, abrogate, or replace the stipulations, agreements, and commitments contained in the Guantanamo Lease Agreements, or to impair or abandon the jurisdiction and control of the United States over United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, unless specifically authorized or otherwise provided by:

  • a statute enacted on or after the enactment of this Act;
  • a treaty ratified with the advice and consent of the Senate on or after enactment of this Act; or
  • a modification of the Treaty Between the United States of America and Cuba signed at Washington, DC, on May 29, 1934, that is ratified with the advice and consent of the Senate on or after enactment of this Act.

(Sec. 4) "Guantanamo Lease Agreements" means:

  • the Agreement Between the United States of America and the Republic of Cuba for the Lease to the United States of Lands in Cuba for coaling and naval stations, signed by the President of the United States on February 23, 1903; and
  • the Lease to the United States by the Government of Cuba of Certain Areas of Land and Water for Naval or Coaling Stations, signed by the President of the United States on October 2, 1903.
Introduced in HouseMar 3, 2016

United States Naval Station Guantanamo Bay Preservation Act

This bill prohibits any action to modify, abrogate, or replace the stipulations, agreements, and commitments contained in the Guantanamo Lease Agreements, or to impair or abandon the jurisdiction and control of the United States over Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, unless specifically authorized or otherwise provided by:

  • a statute enacted on or after the enactment of this Act;
  • a treaty ratified with the advice and consent of the Senate on or after enactment of this Act; or
  • a modification of the Treaty Between the United States of America and Cuba signed at Washington, DC, on May 29, 1934, that is ratified with the advice and consent of the Senate on or after enactment of this Act.

"Guantanamo Lease Agreements" means:

  • the Agreement Between the United States of America and the Republic of Cuba for the Lease to the United States of Lands in Cuba for coaling and naval stations, signed by the President of the United States on February 23, 1903; and
  • the Lease to the United States by the Government of Cuba of Certain Areas of Land and Water for Naval or Coaling Stations, signed by the President of the United States on October 2, 1903.
United States Naval Station Guantanamo Bay Preservation Act — Informed