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H.R. 6207 115th Congress House

Democratic Republic of the Congo Democracy and Accountability Act of 2018

Official title: To support democracy and accountability in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and for other purposes.

Introduced: June 25, 2018 Introduced by: Christopher H. Smith Republican · New Jersey See on congress.gov
International Affairs AfricaConflicts and warsCongressional oversightDemocratic Republic of the Congo
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 Everywhere this bill has been 13 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
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
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
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 27, 2018
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9654-9655)
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
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Nov 27, 2018 House · vote #422 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Passed 374–11 See who voted →
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 Latest action November 28, 2018

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

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 21
All 21 Democratic 8 Republican 2
Eshoo, Anna
· Nov 9, 2018
Yarmuth, John
· Oct 16, 2018
 D
Schakowsky, Janice D.
Illinois · Oct 9, 2018
Lee, Barbara
· Oct 2, 2018
 D
McCollum, Betty
Minnesota · Sep 27, 2018
 D
Bonamici, Suzanne
Oregon · Sep 26, 2018
 D
Brownley, Julia
California · Sep 20, 2018
 R
Fitzpatrick, Brian K.
Pennsylvania · Sep 20, 2018
Ellison, Keith
· Aug 7, 2018
 D
McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Aug 7, 2018
Cartwright, Matt
· Jul 26, 2018
 D
Cohen, Steve
Tennessee · Jul 24, 2018
 D
Pingree, Chellie
Maine · Jul 24, 2018
Russell, Steve
· Jul 24, 2018
CHABOT, STEVE
· Jul 10, 2018
 R
Wilson, Joe
South Carolina · Jul 10, 2018
Cicilline, David
· Jun 28, 2018
 D
Sherman, Brad
California · Jun 27, 2018
Bass, Karen
· Jun 25, 2018
ENGEL, ELIOT
· Jun 25, 2018
ROYCE, ED
· Jun 25, 2018
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 6207: Democratic Republic of the Congo Democracy and Accountability Act of 2018. 115th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-6207/
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