House Bill 4969
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Embassy Security Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2019
Active
Amendments
Passed Senate on Dec 22, 2018
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
4969
Congress
115
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.
checkPassed on September 5, 2018
Status
Passed
Type
Voice Vote
Voice Vote
A vote in which the presiding officer states the question, then asks those in favor and against to say "Yea" or "Nay," respectively, and announces the result according to his or her judgment. The names or numbers of senators voting on each side are not recorded.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7840-7841)
Summary
Improving Embassy Design and Security Act of 2018
This bill sets forth diplomatic post design and construction requirements.
The Department of State shall:
- use the design-build project delivery system in which one entity works under a single contract to provide design and construction services at diplomatic posts that have not yet received design or construction contracts,
- develop a vertical standard design for diplomatic posts that are to be situated on smaller plots of land,
- adapt the design that utilizes a standardized design template with design-build project delivery at diplomatic posts that require a more customized design, and
- consult with Congress regarding any diplomatic post project that utilizes a non-standard design.
December 22, 2018
September 6, 2018
September 5, 2018
February 7, 2018
Amendments (1)
Dec 22, 2018
Agreed to in Senate
1
Sponsorship
Senate Amendment 4181
In the nature of a substitute.
Agreed To
12/22/2018
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
12/22/2018
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
12/22/2018
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
12/22/2018
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S8039-8041)
12/22/2018
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
09/06/2018
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
09/05/2018
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
09/05/2018
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7840-7841)
09/05/2018
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7840-7841)
09/05/2018
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4969.
09/05/2018
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7840-7843)
09/05/2018
Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
06/28/2018
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Unanimous Consent.
06/28/2018
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
06/28/2018
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
02/07/2018
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
02/07/2018
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:40:34 PM