Bill Sponsor
House Bill 5888
116th Congress(2019-2020)
To increase effectiveness in the pursuit of United States interests and multilateral cooperation at the international financial institutions, and for other purposes.
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 13, 2020
Overview
Text
Introduced
Feb 13, 2020
Latest Action
Feb 13, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
5888
Congress
116
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting foreign aid, human rights, international law and organizations; national governance; arms control; diplomacy and foreign officials; alliances and collective security. Measures concerning trade agreements, tariffs, foreign investments, and foreign loans may fall under Foreign Trade and International Finance policy area.
Sponsorship by Party
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

This bill temporarily authorizes the Department of the Treasury to waive, on a case-by-case basis, statutory mandates that govern the U.S. Executive Directors at international financial institutions with respect to their use of the voice and vote of the United States.

For each such waiver, Treasury must issue a report that (1) describes the project or policy to which the waiver would apply, (2) explains the reasons for the waiver, and (3) certifies that the waiver does not undermine the ability of the United States to promote the mandate's policy objectives. Treasury must review existing statutory mandates and submit any recommendations to revise or sunset the mandates with the objectives of strengthening U.S. leadership, facilitating multilateral cooperation, reflecting changing conditions, and advancing the U.S. national interest.

Text (1)
February 13, 2020
Actions (3)
02/13/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
02/13/2020
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1113)
02/13/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Feb 8, 2022 11:17:43 PM