H.R. 909 (111th): Public Diplomacy Resource Centers Act of 2009

Introduced:
Feb 04, 2009 (111th Congress, 2009–2010)
Sponsor:
Rep. Diane Watson [D-CA33]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on February 4, 2009, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Feb 04, 2009
Cosponsors
25 cosponsors (24D, 1R) (show)
Committees

House Foreign Affairs

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Full Title

To amend the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to provide for the establishment and maintenance of existing libraries and resource centers at United States diplomatic and consular missions to provide information about United States culture, society, and history, and for other purposes.

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Last updated Feb 04, 2009.
4 pages

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2/4/2009--Introduced.
Public Diplomacy Resource Centers Act of 2009 - Amends the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to direct the Secretary of State to ensure that diplomatic and consular mission libraries and resource centers: (1) are open to the general public to the greatest extent practicable, subject to security considerations; and (2) schedule public showings of American films that showcase American culture, society, values, and history. Directs the Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy to report to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations respecting the functions and effectiveness of such libraries and resource centers.

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