EXPO Act of 2019
USA116th CongressHR-4842| House
| Updated: 11/6/2019
Dean Phillips
Democratic Representative
Minnesota
Cosponsors (11)
Foreign Affairs Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Expositions Provide Opportunities Act of 2019 or EXPO Act of 2019 This bill authorizes the Department of State to provide funds for a pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. Before providing such funds, the State Department shall notify Congress. The notification shall contain information on various related topics, including the source of such funds, an analysis of the human rights record of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and a certification that each entity receiving such funds is not (1) in violation of UAE labor laws, (2) utilizing a victim of trafficking, or (3) in violation of any applicable anti-corruption laws. The funds shall be made available on a cost-matching basis from sources other than the U.S. government, to the maximum extent practicable. The State Department shall report to Congress within 180 days after the opening of the pavilion on (1) the number of participating U.S. businesses, and (2) the amount and source of any obtained matching funds.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Mr. Phillips moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8585-8587)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4842.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8585)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8585)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate.
Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 291.
International Affairs
Competitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficitsCongressional oversightGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionHuman rightsHuman traffickingLabor standardsMiddle EastMuseums, exhibitions, cultural centersUnited Arab Emirates
EXPO Act of 2019
USA116th CongressHR-4842| House
| Updated: 11/6/2019
Expositions Provide Opportunities Act of 2019 or EXPO Act of 2019 This bill authorizes the Department of State to provide funds for a pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. Before providing such funds, the State Department shall notify Congress. The notification shall contain information on various related topics, including the source of such funds, an analysis of the human rights record of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and a certification that each entity receiving such funds is not (1) in violation of UAE labor laws, (2) utilizing a victim of trafficking, or (3) in violation of any applicable anti-corruption laws. The funds shall be made available on a cost-matching basis from sources other than the U.S. government, to the maximum extent practicable. The State Department shall report to Congress within 180 days after the opening of the pavilion on (1) the number of participating U.S. businesses, and (2) the amount and source of any obtained matching funds.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Mr. Phillips moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8585-8587)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4842.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8585)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8585)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate.
Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 291.
Dean Phillips
Democratic Representative
Minnesota
Cosponsors (11)
Foreign Affairs Committee
International Affairs
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Competitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficitsCongressional oversightGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionHuman rightsHuman traffickingLabor standardsMiddle EastMuseums, exhibitions, cultural centersUnited Arab Emirates