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H.R. 2444Became Law

Eastern European Security Act

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What it doesSummary public law (Jan 13, 2021)

Eastern European Security Act

This bill authorizes the President to make direct loans to countries that joined the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) after March 1, 1999, for the purchase of U.S. defense articles. The President may (1) make such loans with lower interest rates than required by statute, and (2) charge fees associated with such loans. Before making such a loan, the Department of State shall certify to Congress that the receiving country is (1) making demonstrable progress toward meeting its NATO defense-spending obligations, and (2) respecting the country's constitution and upholding democratic values.

What just happenedJan 13, 2021

Became Public Law No: 116-332.

Who’s behind it

Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10](R-TX)Sponsor
6 cosponsors4 D2 R
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  1. Jan 13, 2021President

    Became Public Law No: 116-332.

  2. Jan 13, 2021BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 116-332.

  3. Jan 13, 2021President

    Signed by President.

  4. Jan 13, 2021BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Jan 3, 2021Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Jan 3, 2021President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Jan 2, 2021Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Jan 1, 2021Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8011-8012)

  9. Jan 1, 2021Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8011-8012)

  10. Jan 1, 2021Discharge

    Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  11. Jan 1, 2021Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  12. Mar 10, 2020IntroReferral

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

    Foreign Relations Committee
  13. Mar 9, 2020FloorH38310

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

  14. Mar 9, 2020FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1546)

  15. Mar 9, 2020Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

  16. Mar 9, 2020FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2444.

  17. Mar 9, 2020FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1546-1547)

  18. Mar 9, 2020FloorH30300

    Mr. Sires moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  19. Dec 18, 2019Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  20. Dec 18, 2019Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  21. May 1, 2019IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  22. May 1, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  23. May 1, 2019IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawJan 13, 202149

Eastern European Security Act

This bill authorizes the President to make direct loans to countries that joined the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) after March 1, 1999, for the purchase of U.S. defense articles. The President may (1) make such loans with lower interest rates than required by statute, and (2) charge fees associated with such loans. Before making such a loan, the Department of State shall certify to Congress that the receiving country is (1) making demonstrable progress toward meeting its NATO defense-spending obligations, and (2) respecting the country's constitution and upholding democratic values.

Passed SenateJan 1, 202155

Eastern European Security Act

This bill authorizes the President to make direct loans to countries that joined the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) after March 1, 1999, for the purchase of U.S. defense articles. The President may (1) make such loans with lower interest rates than required by statute, and (2) charge fees associated with such loans. Before making such a loan, the Department of State shall certify to Congress that the receiving country is (1) making demonstrable progress toward meeting its NATO defense-spending obligations, and (2) respecting the country's constitution and upholding democratic values.

Passed HouseMar 9, 202053

Eastern European Security Act

This bill authorizes the President to make direct loans to countries that joined the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) after March 1, 1999, for the purchase of U.S. defense articles. The President may (1) make such loans with lower interest rates than required by statute, and (2) charge fees associated with such loans. Before making such a loan, the Department of State shall certify to Congress that the receiving country is (1) making demonstrable progress toward meeting its NATO defense-spending obligations, and (2) respecting the country's constitution and upholding democratic values.

Introduced in HouseMay 1, 2019

Eastern European Security Act

This bill authorizes the President to make direct loans to countries that joined the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) after March 1, 1999, for the purchase of U.S. defense articles. The President may (1) make such loans with lower interest rates than required by statute, and (2) charge fees associated with such loans. Before making such a loan, the Department of State shall certify to Congress that the receiving country is (1) making demonstrable progress toward meeting its NATO defense-spending obligations, and (2) respecting the country's constitution and upholding democratic values.

Eastern European Security Act — Informed