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LITE Act

USA116th CongressHR-6239| House 
| Updated: 4/3/2020
Alcee L. Hastings

Alcee L. Hastings

Democratic Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (6)
Steve Cohen (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Michael F. Q. San Nicolas (Democratic)Lori Trahan (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Africa Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Leadership Institute for Transatlantic Engagement Act or the LITE Act This bill establishes the Leadership Institute for Transatlantic Engagement to develop a diverse community of transatlantic leaders at all levels of government who are committed to democratic institutions. The institute shall award grants for entities and individuals in the United States and abroad to assist in the institute's work conducting research, international exchanges, education, and outreach to strengthen (1) democratic institutions, including civil and human rights; (2) emerging and current political leaders and their employees; and (3) interest and excellence in international public service careers. The institute may develop such programs, activities, and services as it considers appropriate to (1) increase awareness of the importance of public service careers that focus on international affairs and civil and human rights, (2) provide training and development opportunities for domestic and international elected officials in performing their public duties, and (3) enable transatlantic political leaders to gain firsthand exposure to U.S. democratic institutions through visits to the United States.
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Timeline
Mar 12, 2020
Introduced in House
Mar 12, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Mar 12, 2020
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E312)
Apr 3, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations.
  • March 12, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • March 12, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


  • March 12, 2020
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E312)


  • April 3, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations.

International Affairs

Area studies and international educationCongressional operations and organizationEducation programs fundingElementary and secondary educationGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment trust fundsHigher educationHuman rightsInternational exchange and broadcastingLibraries and archivesMinority educationPolicy sciencesRacial and ethnic relationsSex, gender, sexual orientation discriminationSovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

LITE Act

USA116th CongressHR-6239| House 
| Updated: 4/3/2020
Leadership Institute for Transatlantic Engagement Act or the LITE Act This bill establishes the Leadership Institute for Transatlantic Engagement to develop a diverse community of transatlantic leaders at all levels of government who are committed to democratic institutions. The institute shall award grants for entities and individuals in the United States and abroad to assist in the institute's work conducting research, international exchanges, education, and outreach to strengthen (1) democratic institutions, including civil and human rights; (2) emerging and current political leaders and their employees; and (3) interest and excellence in international public service careers. The institute may develop such programs, activities, and services as it considers appropriate to (1) increase awareness of the importance of public service careers that focus on international affairs and civil and human rights, (2) provide training and development opportunities for domestic and international elected officials in performing their public duties, and (3) enable transatlantic political leaders to gain firsthand exposure to U.S. democratic institutions through visits to the United States.
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Timeline
Mar 12, 2020
Introduced in House
Mar 12, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Mar 12, 2020
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E312)
Apr 3, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations.
  • March 12, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • March 12, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


  • March 12, 2020
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E312)


  • April 3, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations.
Alcee L. Hastings

Alcee L. Hastings

Democratic Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (6)
Steve Cohen (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Michael F. Q. San Nicolas (Democratic)Lori Trahan (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Africa Subcommittee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Area studies and international educationCongressional operations and organizationEducation programs fundingElementary and secondary educationGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment trust fundsHigher educationHuman rightsInternational exchange and broadcastingLibraries and archivesMinority educationPolicy sciencesRacial and ethnic relationsSex, gender, sexual orientation discriminationSovereignty, recognition, national governance and status