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H.R. 3766 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016

Foreign Aid Transparency and Accountability Act of 2016

H.R. 3766 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) became law — introduced on Oct 20, 2015, sponsored by Ted Poe with 23 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
Oct 20, 2015
Co-sponsors
23
Policy area
International Affairs
Public law
Public Law 114-191

What it does

Foreign Aid Transparency and Accountability Act of 2016 (Sec. 2) This bill defines "covered U.S. foreign assistance" as assistance authorized under: part I of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (development assistance), except for title IV of chapter 2 (relating to the Overseas Private Investment Corporation), and chapter 3 (relating to International Organizations and Programs); chapter 4 of part II of such Act (Economic Suppo…

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Ted Poe (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 9 Democrats, 14 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedOct 20, 2015
  • Passed the HouseDec 8, 2015
  • Passed the SenateJun 28, 2016
  • Sent to the PresidentJul 8, 2016
  • Became lawJul 15, 2016

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 114-191. (Jul 15, 2016)

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