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Championing American Business Through Diplomacy Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-1704| House 
| Updated: 5/8/2019
Michael T. McCaul

Michael T. McCaul

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (7)
David Schweikert (Republican)Mark Meadows (Republican)Eliot L. Engel (Democratic)Dean Phillips (Democratic)Ted S. Yoho (Republican)Colin Z. Allred (Democratic)Greg Pence (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Foreign Relations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Championing American Business Through Diplomacy Act of 2019 This bill establishes within the Department of State an Assistant Secretary of State for Economic and Business Matters, and establishes that a principal duty of a diplomatic mission to a foreign country is the promotion of U.S. economic and commercial interests in that country. The Assistant Secretary shall be responsible for matters relating to international economics and business matters in foreign policy. The State Department shall train various Foreign Service officers, as part of their standard training, on matters including economic and commercial diplomacy, with a particular focus on market access, commercial advocacy, and increasing awareness of U.S. government assistance available to businesses. The President shall initiate negotiations with countries to establish international standards for government-supported infrastructure investment overseas. The negotiations shall cover issues including the sovereignty of countries receiving investment, anti-corruption, and environmental standards. The bill calls for various reports to Congress, including a State Department report about each mission's activities to promote U.S. economic and business interests, and a State Department and Department of Commerce report on commercial relations with foreign countries, including information on each country or region's political environment and investment climate.

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Timeline
Mar 13, 2019
Introduced in House
Mar 13, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Apr 9, 2019
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules.
Apr 9, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 9, 2019
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
May 7, 2019
Mr. Sires moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
May 7, 2019
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3459-3461)
May 7, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1704.
May 7, 2019
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
May 7, 2019
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3461-3462)
May 7, 2019
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 400 - 16 (Roll no. 186). (text: CR H3459-3460)
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May 7, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 8, 2019
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  • March 13, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • March 13, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


  • April 9, 2019
    Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules.


  • April 9, 2019
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • April 9, 2019
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • May 7, 2019
    Mr. Sires moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • May 7, 2019
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3459-3461)


  • May 7, 2019
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1704.


  • May 7, 2019
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • May 7, 2019
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3461-3462)


  • May 7, 2019
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 400 - 16 (Roll no. 186). (text: CR H3459-3460)
    View Vote


  • May 7, 2019
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • May 8, 2019
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HR 116-1865: Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020
Business investment and capitalCongressional oversightDepartment of StateDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadEconomic developmentEconomic performance and conditionsEmployment and training programsExecutive agency funding and structureGovernment information and archivesU.S. and foreign investments

Championing American Business Through Diplomacy Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-1704| House 
| Updated: 5/8/2019
Championing American Business Through Diplomacy Act of 2019 This bill establishes within the Department of State an Assistant Secretary of State for Economic and Business Matters, and establishes that a principal duty of a diplomatic mission to a foreign country is the promotion of U.S. economic and commercial interests in that country. The Assistant Secretary shall be responsible for matters relating to international economics and business matters in foreign policy. The State Department shall train various Foreign Service officers, as part of their standard training, on matters including economic and commercial diplomacy, with a particular focus on market access, commercial advocacy, and increasing awareness of U.S. government assistance available to businesses. The President shall initiate negotiations with countries to establish international standards for government-supported infrastructure investment overseas. The negotiations shall cover issues including the sovereignty of countries receiving investment, anti-corruption, and environmental standards. The bill calls for various reports to Congress, including a State Department report about each mission's activities to promote U.S. economic and business interests, and a State Department and Department of Commerce report on commercial relations with foreign countries, including information on each country or region's political environment and investment climate.

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Timeline
Mar 13, 2019
Introduced in House
Mar 13, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Apr 9, 2019
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules.
Apr 9, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 9, 2019
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
May 7, 2019
Mr. Sires moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
May 7, 2019
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3459-3461)
May 7, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1704.
May 7, 2019
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
May 7, 2019
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3461-3462)
May 7, 2019
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 400 - 16 (Roll no. 186). (text: CR H3459-3460)
View Vote
May 7, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 8, 2019
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  • March 13, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • March 13, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


  • April 9, 2019
    Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules.


  • April 9, 2019
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • April 9, 2019
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • May 7, 2019
    Mr. Sires moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • May 7, 2019
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3459-3461)


  • May 7, 2019
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1704.


  • May 7, 2019
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • May 7, 2019
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3461-3462)


  • May 7, 2019
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 400 - 16 (Roll no. 186). (text: CR H3459-3460)
    View Vote


  • May 7, 2019
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • May 8, 2019
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Michael T. McCaul

Michael T. McCaul

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (7)
David Schweikert (Republican)Mark Meadows (Republican)Eliot L. Engel (Democratic)Dean Phillips (Democratic)Ted S. Yoho (Republican)Colin Z. Allred (Democratic)Greg Pence (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Foreign Relations Committee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HR 116-1865: Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Business investment and capitalCongressional oversightDepartment of StateDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadEconomic developmentEconomic performance and conditionsEmployment and training programsExecutive agency funding and structureGovernment information and archivesU.S. and foreign investments