H.R. 4403 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Enhancing Overseas Traveler Vetting Act
H.R. 4403 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) has passed the house — introduced on Feb 1, 2016, sponsored by Will Hurd with 12 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Feb 1, 2016
- Co-sponsors
- 12
- Policy area
- International Affairs
What it does
Enhancing Overseas Traveler Vetting Act (Sec. 2) This bill authorizes the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of State to: develop open-source software based on U.S. Customs and Border Protection's global travel targeting and analysis systems and the State Department's watch listing, identification, and screening systems to facilitate the vetting of travelers against terrorist watch lists and law enforceme…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Will Hurd (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 6 Democrats, 6 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 1, 2016
- Passed the HouseApr 13, 2016
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (Apr 14, 2016)
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- H.R. 1191: Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015
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- S. 2152: Electrify Africa Act of 2015
- H.R. 757: North Korea Sanctions and Policy Enhancement Act of 2016
- H.R. 907: United States-Jordan Defense Cooperation Act of 2015
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Committees
- Foreign Relations Committee
- Homeland Security Committee
- Foreign Affairs Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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