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Bill115th CongressFiled Feb 7, 2018International Affairs
H.R. 4969

Embassy Security Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2019

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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 7, 2018)

Improving Embassy Design and Security Act of 2018

This bill sets forth diplomatic post design and construction requirements.

The Department of State shall:

  • use the design-build project delivery system in which one entity works under a single contract to provide design and construction services at diplomatic posts that have not yet received design or construction contracts,
  • develop a vertical standard design for diplomatic posts that are to be situated on smaller plots of land,
  • adapt the design that utilizes a standardized design template with design-build project delivery at diplomatic posts that require a more customized design, and
  • consult with Congress regarding any diplomatic post project that utilizes a non-standard design.

What just happenedDec 22, 2018

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Who’s behind it

Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10](R-TX)Sponsor
3 cosponsors2 D1 R
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  1. Dec 22, 2018Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  2. Dec 22, 2018Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  3. Dec 22, 2018Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  4. Dec 22, 2018Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S8039-8041)

  5. Dec 22, 2018Discharge

    Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  6. Dec 22, 2018Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  7. Sep 6, 2018IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  8. Sep 5, 2018FloorH38310

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

  9. Sep 5, 2018FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7840-7841)

  10. Sep 5, 2018Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7840-7841)

  11. Sep 5, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4969.

  12. Sep 5, 2018FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7840-7843)

  13. Sep 5, 2018FloorH30300

    Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  14. Jun 28, 2018Committee

    Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Unanimous Consent.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  15. Jun 28, 2018Committee

    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  16. Jun 28, 2018Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  17. Feb 7, 2018IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  18. Feb 7, 2018IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  19. Feb 7, 2018IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Embassy Security Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2019 — Informed