Democratic Republic of the Congo Democracy and Accountability Act of 2018
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jun 25, 2018)
Democratic Republic of the Congo Democracy and Accountability Act of 2018
This bill (1) urges the President to support efforts at the United Nations with respect to the humanitarian and political crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, (2) provides statutory authority for specified sanctions related to the Congo, and (3) requires the Department of State to report on human rights abuses and corruption there.
What just happenedNov 28, 2018
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Who’s behind it
- Referred in SenateNov 28, 2018
- Engrossed in HouseNov 27, 2018
- Introduced in HouseJun 25, 2018
- Nov 28, 2018IntroReferral
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Foreign Relations Committee - Nov 27, 2018FloorH38310
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Nov 27, 2018FloorH37300
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 374 - 11 (Roll no. 422). (text: CR H9597-9598)
- Nov 27, 2018Floor8000
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 374 - 11 (Roll no. 422).(text: CR H9597-9598)
- Nov 27, 2018FloorH30000
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9654-9655)
- Nov 27, 2018FloorH37220
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
- Nov 27, 2018FloorH8D000
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6207.
- Nov 27, 2018FloorH30000
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9597-9600)
- Nov 27, 2018FloorH30300
Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- Jun 28, 2018Committee
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Unanimous Consent.
Foreign Affairs Committee - Jun 28, 2018Committee
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Foreign Affairs Committee - Jun 28, 2018Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Foreign Affairs Committee - Jun 25, 2018IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Foreign Affairs Committee - Jun 25, 2018IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jun 25, 2018IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House