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H.R. 5681 (115th)

Global Engagement Center Authorities Act of 2018

openUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

7 May 2018

Last action

16 May 2018 · Introduced

Status

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3989)

Sponsors

Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott [D-IL-10], Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36], Rep. Kinzinger, Adam [R-IL-16], Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32], Thomas Garrett

Subjects

Defence

Source updated

11 August 2025

Defence

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

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