Senate Bill 4304
116th Congress(2019-2020)
PAUSE Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jul 23, 2020
Origin Chamber
Senate
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
4304
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.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Preventing Actions Undermining Security without Endorsement Act or the PAUSE Act
This bill prohibits the termination or withdrawal of the United States from certain international agreements (e.g., the New START Treaty or the Constitution of the World Health Organization) without (1) a detailed justification for, and specified certifications related to, the termination or withdrawal; and (2) a joint resolution approving the action.
July 23, 2020
07/23/2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
07/23/2020
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:45:36 PM