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HR 5351 114th Congress House Armed Forces and National Security Caribbean area Cuba Defense spending Department of Defense Detention of persons Executive agency funding and structure Latin America Military facilities and property Terrorism

To prohibit the transfer of any individual detained at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

Introduced: September 9, 2016 See on congress.gov
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In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 15, 2016
Received in the Senate.
Sep 15, 2016
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 15, 2016
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 244 - 174 (Roll no. 520). (text: CR H5505)
Sep 15, 2016
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H5511)
Sep 15, 2016
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 5351.
Sep 15, 2016
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5351 and H.R. 5226. Rule provides for one hour of debate on both H.R. 5351 and H.R. 5226.
Sep 15, 2016
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 863. (consideration: CR H5505-5512)
Sep 13, 2016
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 863 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5351 and H.R. 5226. Rule provides for one hour of debate on both H.R. 5351 and H.R. 5226.
May 26, 2016
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
May 26, 2016
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Sep 15, 2016 House · vote #520 On Passage Passed 244174 See who voted →
 Amendments to this bill 1

Amendments propose changes to this bill. Members vote on amendments separately before the final bill vote. An agreed amendment becomes part of the bill; a failed amendment does not.

AmendmentSponsorPurposeStatusLatest action
HAMDT 1,418 Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 863 the amendment printed in Part A of the Rules Committee report is con… Pending
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(Sec. 1) This bill prohibits U.S. agency funds from being used until the earlier of the enactment date of an Act authorizing FY2017 appropriations for military activities of the Department of Defense (DOD) or January 21, 2017, for the transfer or release to or within the United States, its territories, or possessions or to any foreign country or entity of an individual detained at Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

"Individual detained at Guantanamo" means an individual located at Guantanamo as of October 1, 2009, who: (1) is not a U.S. national or a member of the Armed Forces, and (2) is in the custody or under the control of DOD or otherwise detained at Guantanamo.

What's happening now September 15, 2016

Received in the Senate.

 Related & companion bills 2
 Bill text 3 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 44
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Grothman, Glenn
Wisconsin · Sep 14, 2016
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Babin, Brian
Texas · Sep 13, 2016
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Moolenaar, John R.
Michigan · Sep 13, 2016
Murphy, Tim
· Sep 13, 2016
Nunes, Devin
· Sep 13, 2016
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Rouzer, David
North Carolina · Sep 13, 2016
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Scalise, Steve
Louisiana · Sep 13, 2016
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Carter, John R.
Texas · Sep 12, 2016
Sanford, Mark
· Sep 12, 2016
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Sessions, Pete
Texas · Sep 12, 2016
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Stutzman, Marlin A.
Indiana · Sep 12, 2016
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Young, Todd
Indiana · Sep 12, 2016
Buck, Ken
· Sep 9, 2016
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Cramer, Kevin
North Dakota · Sep 9, 2016
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Hill, J. French
Arkansas · Sep 9, 2016
Knight, Stephen
· Sep 9, 2016
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Palmer, Gary J.
Alabama · Sep 9, 2016
Poliquin, Bruce
· Sep 9, 2016
Rooney, Thomas
· Sep 9, 2016
Russell, Steve
· Sep 9, 2016
Shuster, Bill
· Sep 9, 2016
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Calvert, Ken
California · Sep 8, 2016
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Jordan, Jim
Ohio · Sep 8, 2016
Messer, Luke
· Sep 8, 2016
Noem, Kristi
· Sep 8, 2016
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Smith, Jason
Missouri · Sep 8, 2016
Bishop, Mike
· Sep 7, 2016
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Blackburn, Marsha
Tennessee · Sep 7, 2016
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Graves, Sam
Missouri · Sep 7, 2016
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Huizenga, Bill
Michigan · Sep 7, 2016
JOHNSON, SAM
· Sep 7, 2016
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Kelly, Trent
Mississippi · Sep 7, 2016
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Latta, Robert E.
Ohio · Sep 7, 2016
Rothfus, Keith
· Sep 7, 2016
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Scott, Austin
Georgia · Sep 7, 2016
Walker, Mark
· Sep 7, 2016
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Wittman, Robert J.
Virginia · Sep 7, 2016
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DesJarlais, Scott
Tennessee · Sep 6, 2016
ROYCE, ED
· Jul 12, 2016
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Turner, Michael R.
Ohio · Jun 9, 2016
Byrne, Bradley
· Jun 8, 2016
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Stefanik, Elise M.
New York · May 26, 2016
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Wilson, Joe
South Carolina · May 26, 2016
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Zinke, Ryan K.
Montana · May 26, 2016
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