S. 1635 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Department of State Authorities Act, Fiscal Year 2017
S. 1635 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) became law — introduced on Jun 18, 2015, sponsored by Bob Corker. 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
- Jun 18, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 0
- Policy area
- International Affairs
- Public law
- Public Law 114-323
What it does
Department of State Authorities Act, Fiscal Year 2017 TITLE I--EMBASSY SECURITY AND PERSONNEL PROTECTION Subtitle A--Review and Planning Requirements (Sec. 101) This bill amends the Omnibus Diplomatic Security and Antiterrorism Act of 1986 to direct the Department of State to: (1) submit a list to Congress of diplomatic and consular posts designated as high risk, high threat posts; (2) determine if a post should be so designat…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 18, 2015
- Passed the SenateApr 28, 2016
- Passed the HouseDec 5, 2016
- Sent to the PresidentDec 14, 2016
- Became lawDec 16, 2016
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 114-323. (Dec 16, 2016)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Dec 5, 2016 · Passed374–16
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Department of State Authorities Act, Fiscal Year 2017House · Dec 5, 2016
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- H.R. 2297: Hizballah International Financing Prevention Act of 2015
- S. 2152: Electrify Africa Act of 2015
- H.R. 757: North Korea Sanctions and Policy Enhancement Act of 2016
- H.R. 907: United States-Jordan Defense Cooperation Act of 2015
- S. 2426: A bill to direct the Secretary of State to develop a strategy to obtain observer status for Taiwan…
- H.R. 1493: Protect and Preserve International Cultural Property Act
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Committees
- Foreign Affairs Committee
- Foreign Relations Committee
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