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US HRes796
US HRes796Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.B. 1625) to amend the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to include severe forms of trafficking in persons within the definition of transnational organized crime for purposes of the rewards program of the Department of State, and for other purposes; and providing for proceedings during the period from March 23, 2018, through April 9, 2018.
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Introduced
03/22/2018
03/22/2018
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.B. 1625) to amend the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to include severe forms of trafficking in persons within the definition of transnational organized crime for purposes of the rewards program of the Department of State, and for other purposes; and providing for proceedings during the period from March 23, 2018, through April 9, 2018. Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.B. 1625) to amend the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to include severe forms of trafficking in persons within the definition of transnational organized crime for purposes of the rewards program of the Department of State, and for other purposes; and providing for proceedings during the period from March 23, 2018, through April 9, 2018.
AI Summary
This Resolution establishes the rules for considering a Senate amendment to House Bill 1625, which aims to expand the definition of "transnational organized crime" within the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to explicitly include severe forms of human trafficking, thereby making such activities eligible for the Department of State's rewards program. It outlines a specific process for the House of Representatives to consider this amendment, allowing for a motion to concur with a further amendment, with a limited debate period and an ordered vote. Additionally, the Resolution addresses procedural matters for legislative sessions occurring between March 23, 2018, and April 9, 2018, including how daily proceedings will be approved, the Speaker's authority to adjourn the House, the appointment of Members to perform the duties of the Chair, and how days within this period will not count towards certain requirements of the War Powers Resolution and House rules regarding legislative days.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. (on 03/22/2018)
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