H.R. 6431 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Promoting Travel, Commerce, and National Security Act of 2016
H.R. 6431 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) became law — introduced on Dec 2, 2016, sponsored by Ann M. Kuster 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
- Dec 2, 2016
- Co-sponsors
- 23
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Public law
- Public Law 114-316
What it does
Promoting Travel, Commerce, and National Security Act of 2016 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the federal criminal code to allow the United States to prosecute certain U.S. employees who engage in conduct in Canada that would constitute a federal criminal offense if the conduct had occurred in the United States.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Ann M. Kuster (D-NH). Co-sponsors: 14 Democrats, 9 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedDec 2, 2016
- Passed the HouseDec 7, 2016
- Passed the SenateDec 10, 2016
- Sent to the PresidentDec 15, 2016
- Became lawDec 16, 2016
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 114-316. (Dec 16, 2016)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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