H.R. 1493 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Protect and Preserve International Cultural Property Act
H.R. 1493 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) became law — introduced on Mar 19, 2015, sponsored by Eliot L. Engel with 8 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 19, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 8
- Policy area
- International Affairs
- Public law
- Public Law 114-151
What it does
Protect and Preserve International Cultural Property Act (Sec. 2) This bill expresses the sense of Congress that the President should establish an interagency coordinating committee to coordinate and advance executive branch efforts to protect and preserve international cultural property at risk from political instability, armed conflict, or natural or other disasters. (Sec.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Eliot L. Engel (D-NY). Co-sponsors: 5 Democrats, 3 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 19, 2015
- Passed the HouseJun 1, 2015
- Passed the SenateApr 13, 2016
- Sent to the PresidentApr 29, 2016
- Became lawMay 9, 2016
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 114-151. (May 9, 2016)
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Committees
- Foreign Relations Committee
- Foreign Affairs Committee
- Ways and Means Committee
More
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