HR 753
116th Congress
House
International Affairs
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Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
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Global Electoral Exchange Act of 2019
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Introduced
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Passed House
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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 H3975)
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 H3975)
May 20, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 753.
May 20, 2019
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3975-3976)
May 20, 2019
Mr. Castro (TX) 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.
Jan 24, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jan 24, 2019
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Global Electoral Exchange Act of 2019
This bill authorizes the Department of State to establish a Global Electoral Exchange Program to promote sound election-administration practices around the world. The State Department may award grants to qualified, tax-exempt, U.S.-based organizations that have expertise and experience in relevant topics, such as election-system integrity. Grants may be used to design programs to bring relevant individuals, such as election administrators and poll workers, together to study and discuss election procedures.
The State Department shall periodically report to Congress on the program's activities.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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