House Bill 5681
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Global Engagement Center Authorities Act of 2018
Introduced
Introduced in House on May 7, 2018
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
5681
Congress
115
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Global Engagement Center Authorities Act of 2018
This bill revises provisions relating to the Global Engagement Center and its role in countering foreign and non-state propaganda and disinformation efforts aimed at undermining the policies, security, or stability of the United States and its allies and partner states. It also modifies the center's grant program for assisting specified entities in countering such propaganda and disinformation efforts. The Department of State shall brief Congress at least annually on the activities of the center.
May 7, 2018
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05/16/2018
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3989)
05/09/2018
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Unanimous Consent.
05/09/2018
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
05/09/2018
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
05/08/2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities.
05/07/2018
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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.
05/07/2018
Introduced in House
Public Record
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