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H.R. 534Became Law

U.S. Wants to Compete for a World Expo Act

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What it doesSummary public law (May 8, 2017)

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on May 3, 2017. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

U.S. Wants to Compete for a World Expo Act

(Sec. 3) This bill calls for: (1) the United States to rejoin the Bureau of International Expositions (BIE) to promote global branding, domestic job creation, and U.S. tourism; and (2) the Department of State to facilitate the timely submission of a request to rejoin the BIE.

(Sec. 4) The bill authorizes the State Department to: (1) take necessary actions for the United States to rejoin the BIE, and (2) accept contributions for such purpose.

(Sec. 5) Nothing in this bill may be construed to authorize any obligation or expenditure prohibited by provisions of the Admiral James W. Nance and Meg Donovan Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2000 and 2001 relating to limitations on the obligation or expenditure of funds by the State Department for a U.S. pavilion or exhibit at an international exposition or world's fair registered by the BIE. Such Act is amended to prohibit State Department employees in their official capacity from soliciting funds to pay expenses for such a U.S. pavilion or exhibit.

What just happenedMay 8, 2017

Signed by President.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Emmer, Tom [R-MN-6](R-MN)Sponsor
10 cosponsors5 D5 R
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  1. May 8, 2017President

    Signed by President.

  2. May 8, 2017BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  3. May 5, 2017Floor

    Presented to President.

  4. May 5, 2017President28000

    Presented to President.

  5. May 4, 2017ResolvingDifferencesH41931

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

  6. May 4, 2017ResolvingDifferencesH41610

    On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection. (text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H4172-4173)

  7. May 4, 2017NotUsed19500

    Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.(text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H4172-4173)

  8. May 4, 2017FloorH8D000

    Mr. Emmer asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's Table and agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H4172-4173)

  9. May 4, 2017Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  10. May 4, 2017Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2737-2738; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S2737)

  11. May 4, 2017Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2737-2738; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S2737)

  12. May 3, 2017Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 48.

  13. May 3, 2017Committee

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  14. May 3, 2017Committee14000

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  15. May 3, 2017Committee

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  16. Apr 26, 2017IntroReferral

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

    Foreign Relations Committee
  17. Apr 25, 2017FloorH38310

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

  18. Apr 25, 2017FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2829-2830)

  19. Apr 25, 2017Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H2829-2830)

  20. Apr 25, 2017FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 534.

  21. Apr 25, 2017FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2829-2832)

  22. Apr 25, 2017FloorH30300

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

  23. Jan 13, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  24. Jan 13, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  25. Jan 13, 2017IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawMay 8, 201749

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on May 3, 2017. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

U.S. Wants to Compete for a World Expo Act

(Sec. 3) This bill calls for: (1) the United States to rejoin the Bureau of International Expositions (BIE) to promote global branding, domestic job creation, and U.S. tourism; and (2) the Department of State to facilitate the timely submission of a request to rejoin the BIE.

(Sec. 4) The bill authorizes the State Department to: (1) take necessary actions for the United States to rejoin the BIE, and (2) accept contributions for such purpose.

(Sec. 5) Nothing in this bill may be construed to authorize any obligation or expenditure prohibited by provisions of the Admiral James W. Nance and Meg Donovan Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2000 and 2001 relating to limitations on the obligation or expenditure of funds by the State Department for a U.S. pavilion or exhibit at an international exposition or world's fair registered by the BIE. Such Act is amended to prohibit State Department employees in their official capacity from soliciting funds to pay expenses for such a U.S. pavilion or exhibit.

Passed Senate amendedMay 4, 201735

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on May 3, 2017. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

U.S. Wants to Compete for a World Expo Act

(Sec. 3) This bill calls for: (1) the United States to rejoin the Bureau of International Expositions (BIE) to promote global branding, domestic job creation, and U.S. tourism; and (2) the Department of State to facilitate the timely submission of a request to rejoin the BIE.

(Sec. 4) The bill authorizes the State Department to: (1) take necessary actions for the United States to rejoin the BIE, and (2) accept contributions for such purpose.

(Sec. 5) Nothing in this bill may be construed to authorize any obligation or expenditure prohibited by provisions of the Admiral James W. Nance and Meg Donovan Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2000 and 2001 relating to limitations on the obligation or expenditure of funds by the State Department for a U.S. pavilion or exhibit at an international exposition or world's fair registered by the BIE. Such Act is amended to prohibit State Department employees in their official capacity from soliciting funds to pay expenses for such a U.S. pavilion or exhibit.

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)May 3, 20171

U.S. Wants to Compete for a World Expo Act

(Sec. 3) This bill calls for: (1) the United States to rejoin the Bureau of International Expositions (BIE) to promote global branding, domestic job creation, and U.S. tourism; and (2) the Department of State to facilitate the timely submission of a request to rejoin the BIE.

(Sec. 4) The bill authorizes the State Department to: (1) take necessary actions for the United States to rejoin the BIE, and (2) accept contributions for such purpose.

(Sec. 5) Nothing in this bill may be construed to authorize any obligation or expenditure prohibited by provisions of the Admiral James W. Nance and Meg Donovan Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2000 and 2001 relating to limitations on the obligation or expenditure of funds by the State Department for a U.S. pavilion or exhibit at an international exposition or world's fair registered by the BIE. Such Act is amended to prohibit State Department employees in their official capacity from soliciting funds to pay expenses for such a U.S. pavilion or exhibit.

Passed House amendedApr 25, 201736

U.S. Wants to Compete for a World Expo Act

(Sec. 3) This bill calls for: (1) the United States to rejoin the Bureau of International Expositions (BIE) to promote global branding, domestic job creation, and U.S. tourism; (2) the Department of State to facilitate the timely submission of a request to rejoin the BIE; and (3) funding for U.S. participation in international expositions or other BIE-facilitated events to continue to be privately solicited and sourced.

(Sec. 4) The bill authorizes the State Department to: (1) take necessary actions for the United States to rejoin the BIE, and (2) accept contributions for such purpose.

(Sec. 5) Nothing in this bill may be construed to authorize any obligation or expenditure prohibited by provisions of the Admiral James W. Nance and Meg Donovan Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2000 and 2001 relating to limitations on the obligation or expenditure of funds by the State Department for a U.S. pavilion or exhibit at an international exposition or world's fair registered by the BIE.

Introduced in HouseJan 13, 2017

U.S. Wants to Compete for a World Expo Act

This bill expresses the sense of Congress that the United States should rejoin the Bureau of International Expositions (BIE) to promote public diplomacy, global branding, and tourism to the United States.

The Department of State shall take necessary action within 90 days for the United States to rejoin the BIE.

U.S. Wants to Compete for a World Expo Act — Informed