H.R. 654 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Naval Station Guantanamo Bay Protection Act
H.R. 654 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) was introduced on Feb 2, 2015, sponsored by David W. Jolly with 72 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 2, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 72
- Policy area
- International Affairs
What it does
Naval Station Guantanamo Bay Protection Act This bill prohibits the President from modifying, terminating, abandoning, or transferring the lease with the government of Cuba by which the United States acquired 45 square miles of land and waters that currently contain Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, unless: (1) the President notifies Congress of the proposed lease change, and (2) afterwards Congress enacts a law authorizing…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
David W. Jolly (R-FL). Co-sponsors: 72 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 2, 2015
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (Feb 2, 2015)
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