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World Bank Accountability Act of 2017

Introduced: July 20, 2017 Introduced by: Barr, Andy Republican · Kentucky See on congress.gov
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Jan 18, 2018
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Jan 17, 2018
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 17, 2018
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 237 - 184 (Roll no. 24).
Jan 17, 2018
The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H448-449)
Jan 17, 2018
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Jan 17, 2018
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 3326.
Jan 17, 2018
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of an amendment which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
Jan 17, 2018
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Jan 17, 2018
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H452-454)
Jan 17, 2018
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 3326 as unfinished business.
Jan 17, 2018
On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Jan 17, 2018
Mr. Hensarling moved that the Committee rise.
Jan 17, 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 693, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Barr amendment No. 3.
Jan 17, 2018
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Connolly amendment No. 2, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Connolly demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Jan 17, 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 693, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Connolly amendment No. 2.
Jan 17, 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 693, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Norman amendment No. 1.
Jan 17, 2018
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 3326.
Jan 17, 2018
The Speaker designated the Honorable John J. Duncan, Jr. to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Jan 17, 2018
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 693 and Rule XVIII.
Jan 17, 2018
The rule provides for one hour of general debate on both measures. Only those amendments printed in Part A of the report shall be considered for H.R. 3326. The amendment printed in Part B of the report, relating to H.R. 2954, shall be considered as adopted. The rule allows for one motion to recommit with or without instructions for both measures.
Jan 17, 2018
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 693. (consideration: CR H440-452)
Jan 16, 2018
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 693 Reported to House. The rule provides for one hour of general debate on both measures. Only those amendments printed in Part A of the report shall be considered for H.R. 3326. The amendment printed in Part B of the report, relating to H.R. 2954, shall be considered as adopted. The rule allows for one motion to recommit with or without instructions for both measures.
Sep 7, 2017
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 214.
Sep 7, 2017
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 115-298.
Jul 25, 2017
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 60 - 0.
Jul 25, 2017
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 20, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Jul 20, 2017
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jan 17, 2018 House · vote #24 On Passage Passed 237–184 See who voted →
 Amendments to this bill 3

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.

3 agreed to

AmendmentSponsorPurposeStatusLatest action
HAMDT 513 Barr, Andy An amendment numbered 3 printed in Part A of House Report 115-518 to make U.S. opposition to IDA assistance f… Agreed to Jan 17, 2018
HAMDT 512 — Amendment requires a report on steps taken by the World Bank to ensure G-5 visa holders employed by World Ban… Agreed to Jan 17, 2018
HAMDT 511 Norman, Ralph An amendment numbered 1 printed in Part A of House Report 115-518 to modify a Treasury reporting requirement … Agreed to Jan 17, 2018
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

World Bank Accountability Act of 2017

This bill provides that for each of FY2018-FY2023, 15% of appropriations for the World Bank's International Development Association shall be withheld and not disbursed until the Department of the Treasury reports to Congress that the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development: (1) is implementing institutional incentives that prioritize poverty reduction, development outcomes, and capable project management over the Bank's lending and grant making volume; (2) is taking, or has completed, steps to address the management failures from the Uganda Transport Sector Development Project; and (3) is strengthening its trust fund management in order to increase accountability for poverty reduction and development outcomes.

An additional 15% of appropriations for such fiscal years shall be withheld and not disbursed until Treasury reports that the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development: (1) is emphasizing its support for secure property rights, due process of law, and economic freedom as essential to sustained poverty reduction in World Bank borrowing countries; (2) has not approved any loans or grants to a country designated by the U.S. as a state sponsor of terrorism and is strengthening the ability of Bank-funded projects to undermine violent extremism; (3) is taking steps to conduct randomized forensic audits of projects receiving Bank assistance; and (4) is working to detect and minimize corruption in projects involving development policy lending.

Such conditions will be considered to have been satisfied for a fiscal year if they have been satisfied for the preceding three fiscal years.

The bill amends the International Development Association Act to authorize the Governor of the International Development Association to contribute a specified amount on behalf of the United States to the 18th replenishment of the association's resources.

What's happening now January 18, 2018

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

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HRES 693 Related bill Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3326) to increase accountability, combat corruption, and strengthen manag…
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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1
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Sherman, Brad
California · Jul 27, 2017
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