HOUSE 1359116th CongressReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Digital GAP Act

Last Action: 5/21/2019

Actions

2019-05-21Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
2019-05-20Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2019-05-20On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3970-3972)
2019-05-20Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H3970-3972)
2019-05-20DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1359.
2019-05-20Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3970-3973)
2019-05-20Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
2019-04-09Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2019-04-09Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules.
2019-04-09Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
2019-02-26Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
2019-02-26Introduced in House
2019-02-26Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2019-05-20 (53)

Digital Global Access Policy Act of 2019 or the Digital GAP Act

This bill directs the Department of State to advance U.S. policy to promote public and private investments in secure Internet infrastructure and increase Internet access around the world. The U.S. Agency for International Development and the Peace Corps shall also make efforts to advance such policy.

The President shall report to Congress about U.S. efforts to implement the policy, including government efforts to provide technical and regulatory assistance to developing countries and close the gender gap in Internet access.

Cosponsors (6)

Michael McCaul (R-TX)
Ted Lieu (D-CA)
Ami Bera (D-CA)
BRAD SHERMAN (D-CA)
Dean Phillips (D-MN)
Derek Kilmer (D-WA)

Subjects

Computer security and identity theft
Computers and information technology
Congressional oversight
Department of State
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Economic development
Executive agency funding and structure
Foreign aid and international relief
International organizations and cooperation
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Peace Corps
Public-private cooperation
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
U.S. and foreign investments

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