Recognizing the accomplishments and the contributions of Vietnamese Americans.
- Last Action
- 4/30/2019
Actions
- 2019-01-08Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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.
- 2019-01-08Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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.
- 2019-01-08Introduced in House
- 2019-01-08Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2019-01-08 (00)
Arms Sale Oversight Act
This bill revises House of Representatives procedures for considering joint resolutions related to weapons and defense services sales to foreign countries, export licenses for such weapons and services, and technical assistance or manufacturing agreements with foreign countries.
Currently, the President must provide certification supporting such an action, which can go forward unless Congress enacts a joint resolution opposing it. The bill provides for rules such as who may make a motion to discharge the resolution from committee and time limits on debate.
Cosponsors (3)
- JAMES MCGOVERN (D-MA)
- PETER DEFAZIO (D-OR)
- Ilhan Omar (D-MN)
Subjects
- Congressional oversight
- Foreign aid and international relief
- House of Representatives
- Legislative rules and procedure
- Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Sourced from Congress.gov (public domain).
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