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LITE Act

Introduced: March 12, 2020 See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps

Introduced

In committee

Reported out

Passed House

Passed Senate

To President

Became law

Apr 3, 2020

Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations.

Mar 12, 2020

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Mar 12, 2020

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E312)

Mar 12, 2020

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Leadership Institute for Transatlantic Engagement Act or the LITE Act

This bill establishes the Leadership Institute for Transatlantic Engagement to develop a diverse community of transatlantic leaders at all levels of government who are committed to democratic institutions.

The institute shall award grants for entities and individuals in the United States and abroad to assist in the institute's work conducting research, international exchanges, education, and outreach to strengthen (1) democratic institutions, including civil and human rights; (2) emerging and current political leaders and their employees; and (3) interest and excellence in international public service careers.

The institute may develop such programs, activities, and services as it considers appropriate to (1) increase awareness of the importance of public service careers that focus on international affairs and civil and human rights, (2) provide training and development opportunities for domestic and international elected officials in performing their public duties, and (3) enable transatlantic political leaders to gain firsthand exposure to U.S. democratic institutions through visits to the United States.

What's happening now April 3, 2020

Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations.

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