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Bill116th CongressFiled Oct 23, 2019International Affairs
H.R. 4842

EXPO Act of 2019

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What it doesSummary passed house (Oct 29, 2019)

Expositions Provide Opportunities Act of 2019 or EXPO Act of 2019

This bill authorizes the Department of State to provide funds for a pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. Before providing such funds, the State Department shall notify Congress. The notification shall contain information on various related topics, including the source of such funds, an analysis of the human rights record of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and a certification that each entity receiving such funds is not (1) in violation of UAE labor laws, (2) utilizing a victim of trafficking, or (3) in violation of any applicable anti-corruption laws.

The funds shall be made available on a cost-matching basis from sources other than the U.S. government, to the maximum extent practicable.

The State Department shall report to Congress within 180 days after the opening of the pavilion on (1) the number of participating U.S. businesses, and (2) the amount and source of any obtained matching funds.

What just happenedNov 6, 2019

Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 291.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Phillips, Dean [D-MN-3](D-MN)Sponsor
11 cosponsors5 D6 R
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  1. Nov 6, 2019Calendars

    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 291.

  2. Nov 5, 2019Calendars

    Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.

  3. Oct 30, 2019IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate.

  4. Oct 29, 2019FloorH38310

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

  5. Oct 29, 2019FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8585)

  6. Oct 29, 2019Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8585)

  7. Oct 29, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4842.

  8. Oct 29, 2019FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8585-8587)

  9. Oct 29, 2019FloorH30300

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

  10. Oct 23, 2019IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  11. Oct 23, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  12. Oct 23, 2019IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseOct 29, 201953

Expositions Provide Opportunities Act of 2019 or EXPO Act of 2019

This bill authorizes the Department of State to provide funds for a pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. Before providing such funds, the State Department shall notify Congress. The notification shall contain information on various related topics, including the source of such funds, an analysis of the human rights record of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and a certification that each entity receiving such funds is not (1) in violation of UAE labor laws, (2) utilizing a victim of trafficking, or (3) in violation of any applicable anti-corruption laws.

The funds shall be made available on a cost-matching basis from sources other than the U.S. government, to the maximum extent practicable.

The State Department shall report to Congress within 180 days after the opening of the pavilion on (1) the number of participating U.S. businesses, and (2) the amount and source of any obtained matching funds.

Introduced in HouseOct 23, 2019

Expositions Provide Opportunities Act of 2019 or EXPO Act of 2019

This bill authorizes the Department of State to provide funds for a pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. Before providing such funds, the State Department shall report to Congress on various related topics, including the source of such funds, an analysis of the human rights record of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and a certification that each entity receiving such funds is not violating UAE labor laws or utilizing a victim of trafficking.

EXPO Act of 2019 — Informed