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Global Engagement Center Authorities Act of 2018

Introduced: May 10, 2018 Introduced by: Schneider, Bradley Scott Democratic · Illinois See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 7 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 16, 2018
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3989)
May 9, 2018
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Unanimous Consent.
May 9, 2018
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
May 9, 2018
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 8, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities.
May 7, 2018
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
May 7, 2018
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Global Engagement Center Authorities Act of 2018

This bill revises provisions relating to the Global Engagement Center and its role in countering foreign and non-state propaganda and disinformation efforts aimed at undermining the policies, security, or stability of the United States and its allies and partner states. It also modifies the center's grant program for assisting specified entities in countering such propaganda and disinformation efforts. The Department of State shall brief Congress at least annually on the activities of the center.

What's happening now May 16, 2018

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3989)

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 5515 Related bill John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019
 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 2
Garrett, Thomas
· May 10, 2018
 D
Sherman, Brad
California · May 8, 2018
 D
Lieu, Ted
California · May 7, 2018
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 5681: Global Engagement Center Authorities Act of 2018. 115th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-5681/
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"H.R. 5681: Global Engagement Center Authorities Act of 2018." 115th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-5681/.
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H.R. 5681, 115th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-5681/.
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