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Global Electoral Exchange Act

Introduced: March 14, 2018 Introduced by: Castro, Joaquin Democratic · Texas See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 115th Congress (2017–2018) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 12 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 6, 2018
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Sep 5, 2018
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 5, 2018
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7848-7849)
Sep 5, 2018
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7848-7849)
Sep 5, 2018
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5274.
Sep 5, 2018
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7848-7850)
Sep 5, 2018
Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Apr 17, 2018
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Unanimous Consent.
Apr 17, 2018
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Apr 17, 2018
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 14, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Mar 14, 2018
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Global Electoral Exchange Act

(Sec. 3) This bill authorizes the Department of State to establish and administer a Global Electoral Exchange Program to promote the utilization of sound election administration practices around the world.

What's happening now September 6, 2018

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

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 5274: Global Electoral Exchange Act. 115th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-5274/
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"H.R. 5274: Global Electoral Exchange Act." 115th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-5274/.
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H.R. 5274, 115th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-5274/.
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