Pipeline · Bill → Law
Step 1
Introduced
Nov 8, 2023
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Referred
Nov 8, 2023
Foreign Affairs · Foreign Relations
Step 3
Committee
Dec 13, 2023
Reported out
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House floor
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Senate
Mar 20, 2024
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Resolve Changes
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Signed
SummaryCRS Summary
This bill prohibits the Department of State from acquiring or leasing certain buildings for use as a consular or diplomatic post outside of the United States, with a focus on restrictions against buildings owned by entities controlled by the Chinese government. The restrictions in this bill apply to certain entities affiliated with the Chinese government, generally those controlled or owned (at least a 25% stake) by the Chinese government or its agents. The State Department may not acquire or lease a building for a consular or diplomatic post if (1) the building is owned in whole or in part by an entity affiliated with the Chinese government, or (2) such an entity has performed constructio...
Timeline · 11 actions
Mar 20, 2024
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Mar 19, 2024
Mrs. Wagner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Mar 19, 2024
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mar 19, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6306.
Mar 19, 2024
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Mar 19, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 19, 2024
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Dec 13, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Dec 13, 2023
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 46 - 0.
Nov 8, 2023
Introduced in House
Nov 8, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.