To amend the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 to clarify certain responsibilities of the Global Engagement Center of the Department of State, and for other purposes.
USA115th CongressHR-5681| House
| Updated: 5/16/2018
Bradley Scott Schneider
Democratic Representative
Illinois
Cosponsors (4)
Foreign Affairs Committee, Intelligence and Special Operations Subcommittee, Armed Services Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Global Engagement Center Authorities Act of 2018 This bill revises provisions relating to the Global Engagement Center and its role in countering foreign and non-state propaganda and disinformation efforts aimed at undermining the policies, security, or stability of the United States and its allies and partner states. It also modifies the center's grant program for assisting specified entities in countering such propaganda and disinformation efforts. The Department of State shall brief Congress at least annually on the activities of the center.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities.
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Unanimous Consent.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3989)
Armed Forces and National Security
Broadcasting, cable, digital technologiesCongressional oversightDigital mediaGovernment information and archivesIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationInternational exchange and broadcastingInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaPublic contracts and procurementSubversive activities
To amend the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 to clarify certain responsibilities of the Global Engagement Center of the Department of State, and for other purposes.
USA115th CongressHR-5681| House
| Updated: 5/16/2018
Global Engagement Center Authorities Act of 2018 This bill revises provisions relating to the Global Engagement Center and its role in countering foreign and non-state propaganda and disinformation efforts aimed at undermining the policies, security, or stability of the United States and its allies and partner states. It also modifies the center's grant program for assisting specified entities in countering such propaganda and disinformation efforts. The Department of State shall brief Congress at least annually on the activities of the center.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities.
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Unanimous Consent.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3989)
Bradley Scott Schneider
Democratic Representative
Illinois
Cosponsors (4)
Foreign Affairs Committee, Intelligence and Special Operations Subcommittee, Armed Services Committee
Armed Forces and National Security
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Broadcasting, cable, digital technologiesCongressional oversightDigital mediaGovernment information and archivesIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationInternational exchange and broadcastingInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaPublic contracts and procurementSubversive activities