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H.R. 6431 (114th): Promoting Travel, Commerce, and National Security Act of 2016

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To ensure United States jurisdiction over offenses committed by United States personnel stationed in Canada in furtherance of border security initiatives.

Sponsor and status

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Ann Kuster

Sponsor. Representative for New Hampshire's 2nd congressional district. Democrat.

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Last Updated: Dec 15, 2016
Length: 2 pages
Introduced:

Dec 2, 2016
114th Congress, 2015–2017

Status:

Enacted — Signed by the President on Dec 16, 2016

This bill was enacted after being signed by the President on December 16, 2016.

Law:

Pub.L. 114-316

Incorporated legislation

This bill incorporates provisions from:

S. 3001: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2017

Ordered Reported on May 26, 2016. 2% incorporated. (compare text)

History

Dec 2, 2016
 
Introduced

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Dec 7, 2016
 
Passed House (Senate next)

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Dec 10, 2016
 
Passed Senate

The bill was passed by both chambers in identical form. It goes to the President next who may sign or veto the bill. The vote was by Voice Vote so no record of individual votes was made.

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Dec 16, 2016
 
Enacted — Signed by the President

The President signed the bill and it became law.

H.R. 6431 (114th) was a bill in the United States Congress.

A bill must be passed by both the House and Senate in identical form and then be signed by the President to become law.

This bill was introduced in the 114th Congress, which met from Jan 6, 2015 to Jan 3, 2017. Legislation not enacted by the end of a Congress is cleared from the books.

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