H.R. 4939 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
United States-Caribbean Strategic Engagement Act of 2016
H.R. 4939 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) became law — introduced on Apr 14, 2016, sponsored by Eliot L. Engel with 9 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Apr 14, 2016
- Co-sponsors
- 9
- Policy area
- International Affairs
- Public law
- Public Law 114-291
What it does
United States-Caribbean Strategic Engagement Act of 2016 (Sec. 2) This bill declares that it is U.S. policy to increase engagement with the governments of the Caribbean region, including the private sector, and with civil society in both the United States and the Caribbean. (Sec. 3) The Department of State shall submit to Congress a multi-year strategy for U.S.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Eliot L. Engel (D-NY). Co-sponsors: 7 Democrats, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 14, 2016
- Passed the HouseJun 13, 2016
- Passed the SenateDec 10, 2016
- Sent to the PresidentDec 15, 2016
- Became lawDec 16, 2016
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 114-291. (Dec 16, 2016)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Jun 13, 2016 · Passed386–6
Every roll call vote on this bill
- United States-Caribbean Strategic Engagement Act of 2016House · Jun 13, 2016
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Committees
- Foreign Relations Committee
- Foreign Affairs Committee
More
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