H.R. 731 · 113th Congress · 2013–2014
Protecting Americans Abroad Act
H.R. 731 in the 113th Congress (2013–2014) was introduced on Feb 14, 2013, sponsored by Trey Radel with 14 co-sponsors.
During the 113th Congress (2013–2014), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 14, 2013
- Co-sponsors
- 14
- Policy area
- International Affairs
What it does
Protecting Americans Abroad Act - Amends the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1990 and 1991 to allow the Department of State to use a best-value contracting method in awarding local guard or protective service contracts in high risk areas abroad under the diplomatic security program.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Trey Radel (R-FL). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 12 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 14, 2013
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (Feb 14, 2013)
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