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LITE Act

USA117th CongressHR-1135| House 
| Updated: 5/19/2021
Alcee L. Hastings

Alcee L. Hastings

Democratic Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (5)
Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee

  • 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 who are committed to democratic institutions. The institute shall award grants and develop programs, activities, and services that it considers appropriate for entities and individuals in the United States and abroad to (1) provide training and professional development opportunities for diverse leaders on democratic governance and international affairs, (2) enable international exchanges between leaders to increase understanding and knowledge of democratic models of governance, and (3) increase awareness of the importance of international public service careers in diverse communities.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-6239
LITE Act
Feb 18, 2021
Introduced in House
Feb 18, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Feb 18, 2021
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E144)
May 19, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 19, 2021
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-6239
    LITE Act


  • February 18, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • February 18, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


  • February 18, 2021
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E144)


  • May 19, 2021
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • May 19, 2021
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.

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

USA117th CongressHR-1135| House 
| Updated: 5/19/2021
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 who are committed to democratic institutions. The institute shall award grants and develop programs, activities, and services that it considers appropriate for entities and individuals in the United States and abroad to (1) provide training and professional development opportunities for diverse leaders on democratic governance and international affairs, (2) enable international exchanges between leaders to increase understanding and knowledge of democratic models of governance, and (3) increase awareness of the importance of international public service careers in diverse communities.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-6239
LITE Act
Feb 18, 2021
Introduced in House
Feb 18, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Feb 18, 2021
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E144)
May 19, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 19, 2021
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-6239
    LITE Act


  • February 18, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • February 18, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


  • February 18, 2021
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E144)


  • May 19, 2021
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • May 19, 2021
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Alcee L. Hastings

Alcee L. Hastings

Democratic Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (5)
Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee

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