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H.R. 6431Became Law

Promoting Travel, Commerce, and National Security Act of 2016

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What it doesSummary public law (Dec 16, 2016)

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

Promoting Travel, Commerce, and National Security Act of 2016

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the federal criminal code to allow the United States to prosecute certain U.S. employees who engage in conduct in Canada that would constitute a federal criminal offense if the conduct had occurred in the United States. This bill applies to a Department of Homeland Security or Department of Justice employee, contractor, or employee of a contractor who is stationed in Canada pursuant to a border security initiative.

What just happenedDec 16, 2016

Became Public Law No: 114-316.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Kuster, Ann M. [D-NH-2](D-NH)Sponsor
23 cosponsors14 D9 R
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  1. Dec 16, 2016President

    Became Public Law No: 114-316.

  2. Dec 16, 2016BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 114-316.

  3. Dec 16, 2016President

    Signed by President.

  4. Dec 16, 2016BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Dec 15, 2016Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Dec 15, 2016President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Dec 12, 2016Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Dec 10, 2016Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S7128-7131)

  9. Dec 10, 2016Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S7128-7131)

  10. Dec 8, 2016IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate, read twice.

  11. Dec 7, 2016FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  12. Dec 7, 2016FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7340-7341)

  13. Dec 7, 2016Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7340-7341)

  14. Dec 7, 2016FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6431.

  15. Dec 7, 2016FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7340-7343)

  16. Dec 7, 2016FloorH30300

    Mr. Goodlatte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  17. Dec 5, 2016Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

    Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee
  18. Dec 2, 2016IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  19. Dec 2, 2016IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  20. Dec 2, 2016IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawDec 16, 201649

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

Promoting Travel, Commerce, and National Security Act of 2016

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the federal criminal code to allow the United States to prosecute certain U.S. employees who engage in conduct in Canada that would constitute a federal criminal offense if the conduct had occurred in the United States. This bill applies to a Department of Homeland Security or Department of Justice employee, contractor, or employee of a contractor who is stationed in Canada pursuant to a border security initiative.

Introduced in HouseDec 2, 2016

Promoting Travel, Commerce, and National Security Act of 2016

This bill amends the federal criminal code to allow the United States to prosecute certain U.S. employees who engage in conduct in Canada that would constitute a federal criminal offense if the conduct had occurred in the United States. This bill applies to a Department of Homeland Security or Department of Justice employee, contractor, or employee of a contractor who is stationed in Canada pursuant to a border security initiative.

Promoting Travel, Commerce, and National Security Act of 2016 — Informed