H.R. 534 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
U.S. Wants to Compete for a World Expo Act
H.R. 534 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Jan 13, 2017, sponsored by Tom Emmer with 10 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 13, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 10
- Policy area
- International Affairs
- Public law
- Public Law 115-32
What it does
U.S. Wants to Compete for a World Expo Act (Sec. 3) This bill calls for: (1) the United States to rejoin the Bureau of International Expositions (BIE) to promote global branding, domestic job creation, and U.S. tourism; and (2) the Department of State to facilitate the timely submission of a request to rejoin the BIE. (Sec.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Tom Emmer (R-MN). Co-sponsors: 5 Democrats, 5 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 13, 2017
- Passed the HouseApr 25, 2017
- Passed the SenateMay 4, 2017
- Sent to the PresidentMay 5, 2017
- Became lawMay 8, 2017
Latest action: Signed by President. (May 8, 2017)
Other International Affairs bills in the 115th Congress
- H.R. 3364: Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act
- S. 1141: Women, Peace, and Security Act of 2017
- S. 371: Department of State Authorities Act, Fiscal Year 2017, Improvements Act
- H.R. 535: Taiwan Travel Act
- H.R. 3445: AGOA and MCA Modernization Act
- S. 447: Justice for Uncompensated Survivors Today (JUST) Act of 2017
- H.R. 2061: North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2017
- S. 2779: Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Amendment Act of 2018
- H.R. 2259: Sam Farr and Nick Castle Peace Corps Reform Act of 2018
- S. 2269: Global Food Security Reauthorization Act of 2017
Committees
- Foreign Relations Committee
- Foreign Affairs Committee
More
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