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S 2183 113th Congress Senate International Affairs Congressional oversight Europe Human rights International exchange and broadcasting Internet and video services Internet, web applications, social media Moldova News media and reporting Public-private cooperation Rule of law and government transparency Russia Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status Telephone and wireless communication Ukraine

A bill entitled "United States International Programming to Ukraine and Neighboring Regions".

Introduced: March 27, 2014 Introduced by: McConnell, Mitch Republican · Kentucky See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 16 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 3, 2014
Became Public Law No: 113-96.
Apr 3, 2014
Signed by President.
Apr 3, 2014
Presented to President.
Apr 1, 2014
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 399 - 12 (Roll no. 150). (text: CR H2756-2757)
Apr 1, 2014
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 399 - 12 (Roll no. 150).(text: CR H2756-2757)
Apr 1, 2014
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2785-2786)
Apr 1, 2014
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.
Apr 1, 2014
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2183.
Apr 1, 2014
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2756-2759)
Apr 1, 2014
Mr. Royce moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Apr 1, 2014
Held at the desk.
Apr 1, 2014
Received in the House.
Apr 1, 2014
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Mar 27, 2014
Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1834-1835; text as passed Senate: CR S1834-1835; text of measure as introduced: CR S1830)
Mar 27, 2014
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1834-1835; text as passed Senate: CR S1834-1835; text of measure as introduced: CR S1830)
Mar 27, 2014
Introduced in Senate
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Apr 1, 2014 House · vote #150 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Passed 399–12 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate passed version is repeated here.)

Directs Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL), Incorporated, and the Voice of America (VOA) service to Ukraine and neighboring regions to: (1) provide accurate and accessible news and information; (2) emphasize investigative and analytical journalism to highlight misinformation provided by Russian or pro-Russian media outlets; (3) prioritize programming to target populations and areas where access to uncensored information is limited, especially populations serviced by Russian supported media outlets; (4) increase the number of reporters and organizational presence in eastern Ukraine, especially in Crimea; (5) promote democratic processes, human rights, freedom of the press, and territorial sovereignty; (6) increase programming and content services that promote democracy to Russia; (7) prioritize programming to eastern Ukraine, including Crimea, and Moldova, and to ethnic and linguistic Russian populations, as well as to Tatar minorities; (8) prioritize news and information that contribute to the target audiences' understanding of political and economic developments in Ukraine and Moldova; (9) partner with private sector broadcasters and affiliates to increase distribution; (10) expand the use and audience of mobile news and multimedia platforms, including through Internet-based social networking platforms; and (11) provide programming content 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to target populations, including specified programming in Ukrainian, Russian, and Tatar languages.

Authorizes FY2014 appropriations for programming in the Ukrainian, Balkan, Russian, and Tatar language services of RFE/RL, Incorporated, and VOA to: (1) bolster programming to the people of Ukraine and neighboring regions, and (2) increase programming capacity and jamming circumvention technology.

Requires the Broadcasting Board of Governors to report to Congress on plans to increase broadcasts.

What's happening now April 3, 2014

Became Public Law No: 113-96.