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Search Results: keywords:"state department basic authorities act"

H. R. 7089 — To authorize the Diplomatic Security Services of the Department of State to investigate allegations of violations of conduct constituting offenses under chapter 77 of title 18, United States Code, and for other purposes.
January 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:347
H.R. 7089, also known as the “Global Anti-Human Trafficking Enhancement Act,” allows the Diplomatic Security Services of the Department of State to investigate international human trafficking cases, especially those involving foreign nationals or crimes committed outside of...
Simple Explanation
The bill lets a special group of people in charge of security for the U.S. government check out cases where people are being hurt and moved from one place to another, like a bad kind of travel, especially if these happen in other countries.
H. R. 5245 — An Act To amend the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to require certain congressional notification prior to entering into, renewing, or extending a science and technology agreement with the People’s Republic of China, and for other purposes.
September 09, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:1,928
H.R. 5245 seeks to amend the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to ensure Congress is notified before the U.S. enters, renews, or extends any science and technology agreements with China. The bill mandates detailed reports to Congress on these agreements,...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 5245 makes sure that before the U.S. makes any deals with China about science and technology, they have to tell Congress about it first. This is to keep everything safe and fair, especially with important things like new inventions and human rights.

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