HR 1359
116th Congress
House
International Affairs
Computer security and identity theft
Computers and information technology
Congressional oversight
Department of State
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Economic development
Executive agency funding and structure
Foreign aid and international relief
International organizations and cooperation
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Peace Corps
Public-private cooperation
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
U.S. and foreign investments
Digital GAP Act
Introduced: February 26, 2019
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Became law
May 21, 2019
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
May 20, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 20, 2019
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3970-3972)
May 20, 2019
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H3970-3972)
May 20, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1359.
May 20, 2019
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3970-3973)
May 20, 2019
Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Apr 9, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 9, 2019
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules.
Apr 9, 2019
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Feb 26, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Feb 26, 2019
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Digital Global Access Policy Act of 2019 or the Digital GAP Act
This bill directs the Department of State to advance U.S. policy to promote public and private investments in secure Internet infrastructure and increase Internet access around the world. The U.S. Agency for International Development and the Peace Corps shall also make efforts to advance such policy.
The President shall report to Congress about U.S. efforts to implement the policy, including government efforts to provide technical and regulatory assistance to developing countries and close the gender gap in Internet access.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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