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H.R. 6207

Democratic Republic of the Congo Democracy and Accountability Act of 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.

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

Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4](R-NJ)Sponsor
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  1. IntroReferral

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

    Foreign Relations Committee
  2. FloorH38310

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

  3. FloorH37300

    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)

  4. Floor8000

    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)

  5. FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9654-9655)

  6. FloorH37220

    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.

  7. FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6207.

  8. FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9597-9600)

  9. FloorH30300

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

  10. Committee

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

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  11. Committee

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

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  12. Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  13. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  14. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  15. IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Democratic Republic of the Congo Democracy and Accountability Act of 2018 — Informed