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United States-Northern Triangle Enhanced Engagement Act

USA116th CongressHR-2615| House 
| Updated: 7/16/2019
Eliot L. Engel

Eliot L. Engel

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (38)
Gilbert Ray Cisneros (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Xochitl Torres Small (Democratic)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)Abigail Davis Spanberger (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)John R. Curtis (Republican)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Joaquin Castro (Democratic)Joe Wilson (Republican)Harley Rouda (Democratic)Ann Wagner (Republican)Dean Phillips (Democratic)David E. Price (Democratic)Will Hurd (Republican)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Henry Cuellar (Democratic)Norma J. Torres (Democratic)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Ted S. Yoho (Republican)Steve Watkins (Republican)Adam Kinzinger (Republican)Albio Sires (Democratic)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Colin Z. Allred (Democratic)Susan W. Brooks (Republican)Donna E. Shalala (Democratic)Frank Pallone (Democratic)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)Francis Rooney (Republican)Michael Guest (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Foreign Relations Committee, Judiciary Committee, Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
United States-Northern Triangle Enhanced Engagement Act This bill authorizes foreign assistance to El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras (the Northern Triangle), and requires the Department of State to devise strategies to address economic development, corruption, and other issues in those countries. It also requires reports on various related topics, including factors that drive migrants from those countries to the United States. A portion of the assistance authorized for the Northern Triangle shall be conditioned upon the receiving country taking various actions, including (1) informing its citizens of the dangers of the journey to the United States, (2) fighting human and drug trafficking, and (3) combatting corruption. The State Department shall devise strategies directed at the Northern Triangle region to (1) promote inclusive economic growth that addresses the underlying causes of poverty and inequality, (2) combat corruption, (3) strengthen democratic institutions and rule of law, and (4) improve security conditions through means such as the professionalization of security services. The State Department shall designate a Senior Rule of Law Advisor for the Northern Triangle. The State Department shall also devise a strategy to work with Mexico to strengthen its southern border. The President shall impose sanctions on foreign persons determined to be involved in a significant act of corruption in a Northern Triangle country. Individuals who engage in such corruption shall be subject to property-blocking sanctions and barred from entering the United States.

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Timeline
May 9, 2019
Introduced in House
May 9, 2019
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
May 22, 2019
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules.
May 22, 2019
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
May 22, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 26, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Jul 15, 2019
Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. (consideration: CR H5780-5786)
Jul 15, 2019
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Jul 15, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2615.
Jul 15, 2019
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5780-5784)
Jul 15, 2019
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5780-5784)
Jul 15, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 16, 2019
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  • May 9, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • May 9, 2019
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.


  • May 22, 2019
    Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules.


  • May 22, 2019
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • May 22, 2019
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • June 26, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.


  • July 15, 2019
    Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. (consideration: CR H5780-5786)


  • July 15, 2019
    Considered under suspension of the rules.


  • July 15, 2019
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2615.


  • July 15, 2019
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5780-5784)


  • July 15, 2019
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5780-5784)


  • July 15, 2019
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • July 16, 2019
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

International Affairs

AsiaBelizeCentral AmericaChild safety and welfareChinaComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightCrime preventionCrimes against childrenCrimes against womenCrime victimsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDepartment of StateDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadDomestic violence and child abuseDrug trafficking and controlled substancesEconomic developmentElections, voting, political campaign regulationEl SalvadorExecutive agency funding and structureFinancial crises and stabilizationForeign aid and international reliefGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsGuatemalaHondurasHuman traffickingImmigration status and proceduresIntergovernmental relationsJuvenile crime and gang violenceLaw enforcement officersMexicoNatural disastersNews media and reportingPerformance measurementPoverty and welfare assistanceRefugees, asylum, displaced personsRule of law and government transparencyRussiaSanctionsTax administration and collection, taxpayersVisas and passports

United States-Northern Triangle Enhanced Engagement Act

USA116th CongressHR-2615| House 
| Updated: 7/16/2019
United States-Northern Triangle Enhanced Engagement Act This bill authorizes foreign assistance to El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras (the Northern Triangle), and requires the Department of State to devise strategies to address economic development, corruption, and other issues in those countries. It also requires reports on various related topics, including factors that drive migrants from those countries to the United States. A portion of the assistance authorized for the Northern Triangle shall be conditioned upon the receiving country taking various actions, including (1) informing its citizens of the dangers of the journey to the United States, (2) fighting human and drug trafficking, and (3) combatting corruption. The State Department shall devise strategies directed at the Northern Triangle region to (1) promote inclusive economic growth that addresses the underlying causes of poverty and inequality, (2) combat corruption, (3) strengthen democratic institutions and rule of law, and (4) improve security conditions through means such as the professionalization of security services. The State Department shall designate a Senior Rule of Law Advisor for the Northern Triangle. The State Department shall also devise a strategy to work with Mexico to strengthen its southern border. The President shall impose sanctions on foreign persons determined to be involved in a significant act of corruption in a Northern Triangle country. Individuals who engage in such corruption shall be subject to property-blocking sanctions and barred from entering the United States.

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Timeline
May 9, 2019
Introduced in House
May 9, 2019
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
May 22, 2019
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules.
May 22, 2019
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
May 22, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 26, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Jul 15, 2019
Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. (consideration: CR H5780-5786)
Jul 15, 2019
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Jul 15, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2615.
Jul 15, 2019
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5780-5784)
Jul 15, 2019
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5780-5784)
Jul 15, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 16, 2019
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  • May 9, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • May 9, 2019
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.


  • May 22, 2019
    Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules.


  • May 22, 2019
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • May 22, 2019
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • June 26, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.


  • July 15, 2019
    Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. (consideration: CR H5780-5786)


  • July 15, 2019
    Considered under suspension of the rules.


  • July 15, 2019
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2615.


  • July 15, 2019
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5780-5784)


  • July 15, 2019
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5780-5784)


  • July 15, 2019
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • July 16, 2019
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Eliot L. Engel

Eliot L. Engel

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (38)
Gilbert Ray Cisneros (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Xochitl Torres Small (Democratic)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)Abigail Davis Spanberger (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)John R. Curtis (Republican)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Joaquin Castro (Democratic)Joe Wilson (Republican)Harley Rouda (Democratic)Ann Wagner (Republican)Dean Phillips (Democratic)David E. Price (Democratic)Will Hurd (Republican)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Henry Cuellar (Democratic)Norma J. Torres (Democratic)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Ted S. Yoho (Republican)Steve Watkins (Republican)Adam Kinzinger (Republican)Albio Sires (Democratic)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Colin Z. Allred (Democratic)Susan W. Brooks (Republican)Donna E. Shalala (Democratic)Frank Pallone (Democratic)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)Francis Rooney (Republican)Michael Guest (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Foreign Relations Committee, Judiciary Committee, Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AsiaBelizeCentral AmericaChild safety and welfareChinaComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightCrime preventionCrimes against childrenCrimes against womenCrime victimsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDepartment of StateDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadDomestic violence and child abuseDrug trafficking and controlled substancesEconomic developmentElections, voting, political campaign regulationEl SalvadorExecutive agency funding and structureFinancial crises and stabilizationForeign aid and international reliefGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsGuatemalaHondurasHuman traffickingImmigration status and proceduresIntergovernmental relationsJuvenile crime and gang violenceLaw enforcement officersMexicoNatural disastersNews media and reportingPerformance measurementPoverty and welfare assistanceRefugees, asylum, displaced personsRule of law and government transparencyRussiaSanctionsTax administration and collection, taxpayersVisas and passports