HR 6207
115th Congress
House
International Affairs
Africa
Conflicts and wars
Congressional oversight
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Foreign aid and international relief
Foreign property
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Government information and archives
Human rights
News media and reporting
Rule of law and government transparency
Sanctions
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
United Nations
Democratic Republic of the Congo Democracy and Accountability Act of 2018
Introduced: June 25, 2018
Introduced by:
Smith, Christopher H.
Republican
· New Jersey
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Everywhere this bill has been
14 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 28, 2018
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Nov 27, 2018
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 27, 2018
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 374 - 11 (Roll no. 422). (text: CR H9597-9598)
Nov 27, 2018
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 374 - 11 (Roll no. 422).(text: CR H9597-9598)
Nov 27, 2018
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9654-9655)
Nov 27, 2018
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.
Nov 27, 2018
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6207.
Nov 27, 2018
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9597-9600)
Nov 27, 2018
Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jun 28, 2018
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Unanimous Consent.
Jun 28, 2018
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jun 28, 2018
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 25, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jun 25, 2018
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
1
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 28, 2018 | House · vote #422 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed | 374–11 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Democratic Republic of the Congo Democracy and Accountability Act of 2018
This bill (1) urges the President to support efforts at the United Nations with respect to the humanitarian and political crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, (2) provides statutory authority for specified sanctions related to the Congo, and (3) requires the Department of State to report on human rights abuses and corruption there.
What's happening now
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Committees of jurisdiction
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