Global Engagement Center Authorities Act of 2018

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.

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Timeline

1. 7 May 2018

   Introduced

   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.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 7 May 2018

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 7 May 2018

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 8 May 2018

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities.

   Source: Committee

5. 9 May 2018

   Passed

   Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Unanimous Consent.

   Source: Committee

6. 9 May 2018

   Reported

   Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

   Source: Committee

7. 9 May 2018

   Committee

   Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

8. 16 May 2018

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3989)

   Source: IntroReferral

Votes

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 7 May 2018 · Official file

Documents

3 official files

• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 7 May 2018

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 7 May 2018

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 7 May 2018

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Sponsors

• Bradley Schneider · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36] · D · Sponsor
• Adam Kinzinger · R · Cosponsor
• Brad Sherman · D · Cosponsor
• Thomas Garrett · R · Cosponsor
• · hsfa00 · Standing
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Related records

• related to → John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019